to become very angry; to be furious; to fly into a rage
seeing off; sending off; funeral; escapement
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force
general situation; whole situation; larger picture; overall situation of a game of go
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
frame; framework; outline
in a day; in a brief space of time
importance; emphasis; stress
starting line; starting point
wealth and poverty; rich and poor
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
too much intellectual training; overemphasis on intellectual education
inquisitive mind; spirit of inquiry; spirit of enquiry
assertiveness; positiveness; initiative; spirit of enterprise
waka; classic Japanese poem, esp. a tanka, often 31 morae
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
one or two; a few; small number
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
to be no match for; to not hold a candle to
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
examination (exam) questions; questions for an examination
yes and no; for and against
to get thin; to taper off
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
dim; vague; indistinct; faint; obscure
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
last days; the end; one's fate
originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with