conventions to be followed in composing Japanese poetry; phraseology; diction; rules of grammar and syntax when reading kanbun in Japanese
shooto; martial arts competition leading to knockouts or submission
social conditions; social situation; state of society; social landscape; social climate
of good omen; auspicious; lucky; auguring well (for); boding well (for)
to support each other; to support one another
losers (those who have 'failed' socially, economically, etc.)
last moves (in go, shogi, or chess); endgame; gathering; collecting; coming together
entering a faith; joining a religion
lecture (esp. special engagement by noted speaker); lecture meeting (event with one or more lectures)
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
a Buddha; deceased person
in truth; as it is; as you are; in practice
notice of personnel change (appointment, dismissal, etc.); wording; choice of language; phraseology
academic background; academic credentials; academic record
contact; connectedness; rapport; mutual touching
job hunting; job searching
to be born; to come into this world
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
characteristic; like oneself; worthy of oneself
municipal office; council; city hall
oath; pledge; pact; covenant; alliance
all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy
arrogant; haughty; insolent
deception; make-believe; fake; counterfeit; phony
honor; honour; glory; (arch.) prosperity
meditation; contemplation
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation
attaining Buddhahood; becoming a Buddha; entering Nirvana; going to heaven; resting in peace; dying (peacefully)