returning tit for tat; retaliating
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
foresight; foreknowledge; divination
(metropolitan) prefecture (of Osaka and Kyoto); the centre or seat (of) (center); (government) office; fu; historical administrative unit in China, Korea and Vietnam
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
samadhi (state of intense concentration achieved through meditation); being immersed in; being absorbed in; prone to; apt to
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
young person; youth; young
family or person with samurai ancestors
insurrection; rebellion; revolt; riot; uprising
uprising (esp. in Japan since middle ages, e.g. peasant uprising); revolt; insurrection; putsch; riot
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
leaping flames; flying sparks; spread of fire (due to leaping flames); repercussions in unanticipated areas; spilling over; impetigo contagiosa
the end of the line; the end of the road; curtains
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
house to house; door to door
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
railroad; railway; rail transport
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
Ministry of War (Tang-dynasty China)
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
bravery; courage; heroism
kasaya; monk's stole; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder)
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
conjugal relations; conjugal affection
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
to develop a rash or inflammation (e.g. in response to a skin irritant); to react to (something); to be strongly influenced (usu. negative or critical nuance)
member of one's in-group (e.g. family member, colleague)
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
police; polis (ancient Greek city state); -city
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
to make sacrifices for; to pay dearly for
Japanese grosbeak (Eophona personata)
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)