somehow; somewhat; seemingly
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
taboo word; forbidden topic; words or phrases not allowed (in waka and haikai)
to make a slip of the tongue; to say something inadvertently; to blurt out without thinking
my personal (e.g. opinion)
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
don't worry; there's no need to worry
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
way (of doing things); method; style; school (of ikebana, tea ceremony, etc.); style; system
inquisitively; pryingly; nosily; thoroughly; persistently; through-and-through
beard (esp. on the chin); goatee
source of funds; source of money
influential person; man of importance
exposing; unmasking; laying bare
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
breakup (of a ceremony, wedding, party, meeting, etc.); closure
isn't it; right?; you know?
incitement; sedition; agitation; abetting
leader; guide; mentor; coach
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
evening; night; nighttime
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels; to be self-complacent
rule; reign; government; governing
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
secret communication (with the enemy); collusion; betrayal; adultery; (extramarital) affair
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
demonstration; protest; (giving a) demo; demonstration; exhibition game; exhibition match