wrapping (something) in a bamboo mat; wrapping someone in a bamboo mat and throwing them into a river (unofficial Edo-period punishment)
involuntarily; reluctantly; against one's inclination; against one's will; as a matter of unpleasant necessity; despite oneself
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
the same as it was long ago; unchanged; traditional
go that far; to that extent
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
history; pedigree; lineage
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
public performance; exhibition in a foreign country
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
guest of honor; guest of honour; good customer; important customer
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure
sympathy; compassion; pity
to suit the convenience of; to accommodate
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
anything and everything; all sorts of things; by all means
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
awareness of things around one; ability to understand what is going on around oneself; judgment; judgement; discretion
arrogant; impudent; haughty; boastful
charmless; lacking charm; not adorable; unendearing; not very nice at all
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
ceremonial offering to the deities by the Emperor of newly-harvested rice
the five festivals (January 7, March 3, May 5, July 7 and September 9)
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
melon (esp. a muskmelon, Cucumis melo)
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to be opposite; to face each other