to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
out of control; uncontrollable
hand-to-hand fighting; grappling; scuffling
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
to win after tough bidding
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
nursing; nurse; attending; attendant; entertainer
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
hakama; man's formal divided skirt
soaking (wet); wringing; dripping; drenched
exceeding what one had heard; beyond one's expectations
greenhouse; hothouse; conservatory; glasshouse
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
kuruma prawn (Marsupenaeus japonicus); kuruma shrimp; Japanese tiger prawn
(feather) duster; dusting
enquiry; inquiry; consultation
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
prajna (wisdom required to attain enlightenment); noh mask of a grinning, horned demoness (represents a woman's rage and jealousy); family crest designed after the Hannya noh mask; dreadful face (esp. of a woman driven mad by jealousy); terrifying facial expression
to be stormy or choppy (sea); to go through hard times; to be broke; to be gloomy; to be glum
capital punishment given personally by a feudal lord after a disrespectful act
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to launch a surprise attack
to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails
anniversary of a person's death; monthly return of the date of someone's death
preparations for returning (home)
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
himself; yourself; herself