(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to encamp; to take up positions
endurance contest; test of endurance
to be indicated as the winner of a bout by the raising of the referee's fan; to be declared the winner
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
favourite horse; favorite horse
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
as of the end of (today, this month, etc.); to make (today, etc.) the last (day)
even if not; even without
to rise high (of water); to overflow; to swell; to be filled with (emotion, energy, etc.); to be bursting with; to be brimming with
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
resistance (e.g. to antibiotics); tolerance (e.g. drug tolerance)
roaring; thundering; thunderous; deafening; ear-splitting
considerably; greatly; a lot
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
stomach (esp. a pig's stomach or a cow's rumen); pork stomach
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
millet or rice cake, roasted and hardened with starch syrup and sugar (sometimes including peanuts, etc.)
to keep an eye on; to keep a watchful eye on
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
what kind of business; what sort of matter
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
faith; belief; piety; devotion; godliness
to appease; to suppress; to calm