triumphant return; returning in triumph
charisma (i.e. attractiveness, charm); charisma (i.e. divinely conferred power or talent); charism; charismatic person; someone famous (usu. for their talent); celebrity
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
desperation; struggle to the death
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
form; shape; figure; visage
to compete with; to vie for
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
thorough; exhaustive; complete
physician in private practice; (arch.) town doctor; (arch.) doctor who served the townspeople (as opposed to the emperor, a daimyo, etc.)
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody
relation; connection; relevance
(political) power; authority; influence
genuine article; real thing; real deal
taking over another's debt; shouldering someone else's burden; subrogation
combination of rīchi, tan'yao, and pinfu (common trio of melds)
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
disturbance of consciousness
turbidity; cloudiness (of a liquid); opacity; disorder; chaos
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
zest for living; energy to live
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
nurse call; a patient's call button in a hospital
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons