to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to look at (something) from another perspective; to put it the other way round; to visit the same prostitute or geisha for a second time
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to vacate; to surrender (e.g. a castle); to give up (e.g. a position); to hand over (e.g. power)
oversight; omission; something overlooked; thing left unnoticed
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to pay attention; to be watchful
although I say; although one might say; although called
mental fatigue; worry; boredom
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
clearing one's throat; cough
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
parting; separation; farewell
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
to break up (e.g. a meeting); to call it a night
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
tea utensils; container for powdered green tea (tea ceremony)
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end