document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
beginning of hostilities; beginning of competition
mixture of ingredients (originally five); mixture of minced vegetables, fish, and meat, mixed in a starch (rice, noodles); gomoku (game); five in a row
to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance
the very best; excellent; superb
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
to get cold feet; to back away; to withdraw
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
transfer; assignment; conveyance
to serve out one's apprenticeship; to serve out one's time
next term; next period; next version; next release
modesty; humility; being humble
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
heir; inheritor; successor
describing; comparing; form; figure; personal appearance; one's face and figure
Polaris (star in the constellation Ursa Minor); Alpha Ursae Minoris; the North Star
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
to flare up; to burst into flames
clever; bright; sharp; wise; intelligent; sagacious
erasure; denial; obliteration; ignoring (an opinion)
(arch.) to push aside; (arch.) to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; to push open
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
pure heart; naivete; innocence
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
crane and tortoise (symbol of longevity, artistic motif)
to obey; to submit to; to serve (in the army, a prison sentence, etc.); to go into (mourning); to observe; to take (medicine, poison, etc.)
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?