the five elements (in Japanese philosophy: earth, water, fire, wind and void); five great wisdom kings
yin-yang diviner; sorcerer; exorcist; medium
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
to live; to reside; to inhabit
to cover fully; to wrap around
military forces; army; troops; number of soldiers
backing (an initiative, candidate, etc.); support; backing up (another player); covering; backup
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause
to join forces; to cooperate
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
as much as one can; as much as possible
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to speak; to hear a voice
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
third-year student; third-year pupil
graduation ceremony; commencement
university student; college student
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
Okinawa (city, prefecture)
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
bringing ruin upon oneself by extravagance in food