to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
fundoshi; loincloth; kimono underskirt; wrestler's ornamental apron
what is colloquially called; what is commonly referred to as; what is popularly known as; so-called
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
wabi-sabi; aesthetic sense in Japanese art centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection
Bushido; samurai code of chivalry
functional beauty; beauty of function; simplicity and elegance of design
at full speed; (at) full tilt; headlong; impetuously; precipitately
massacre; annihilation; wholesale slaughter
singing together; singing in union; chorus; ensemble singing; choral singing; chorus
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
ryokan; traditional Japanese inn
one after another; one after the other; in rotation; exchanging one after the other; changing repeatedly
in the end; on top of that
to compete with; to vie for
high spirits; gleeful mood
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
joints; points (of a speech)
muscular pain; myalgia; aching muscles; sore muscles
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
rocky area; rocky tract; rocky stretch (of a climb); wall (of rock)
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
first place; head position; leading position
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
cave; cavern; den; grotto
(sea) voyage; navigation; sailing; passage; cruise
cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax
the five grains (wheat, rice, beans, millet (awa and kibi))