uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter
if so; in that case; in that situation
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
incomplete combustion; imperfect combustion; being off one's game; not doing one's best; being unable to use all of one's strength
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
infuriating; extremely irritating; galling; vexing
else; in addition; besides
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
substance; true form; main part; main unit; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.); noumenon
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
traditional Japanese steel made from iron sand (esp. for use in swords)
one part; one portion; one section
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
decision; determination; resolution
discernment; penetration; keen insight; your discernment; your insight; your conjecture
suggestion; hint; implication
well-behaved (esp. of children and pets); obedient; good
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568); Sengoku period; Warring States period (of Chinese history, 403-221 BCE); era of vicious competition
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
to wander from place to place; to change jobs
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
to seal (e.g. a letter); to prevent (e.g. movement); to forbid; to block (e.g. speech)
check; restraint; oppression; repression
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight