to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
dan rank (in martial arts, go, etc.); advanced rank; grade of black belt
3 Japanese feet; waistband; belt; cloth girdle
great difference; big difference; wide margin
common (of objects, abstract things); usual
(ease of) handling; operation; arrangement (of pipes, wires, etc.); layout; wrestler's belt used in a bout
variegated; varicoloured; varicolored; multi-coloured; multi-colored; diverse
to allow; to enable; to make possible; to make feasible; to permit
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
modesty; humility; being humble
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
with one's own body; by one's own action; through one's own experience; firsthand
being well versed (in); being well acquainted (with); being familiar (with); (a boy's) first ejaculation; spermarche; semenarche
personality; style; appearance
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
to be hesitant; to feel timid
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to get accustomed to using
difficult to ...; hard to ...
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened
to sit cross-legged; to sit at ease
to sit on the floor with one knee raised; to raise one knee; to sit with one knee up
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
vocal sound; tone of voice
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse
to shake; to waver; to tremble
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry