backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
supporter; sponsor; patron; backer
decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; corruption; degeneracy; decay
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
when in Rome, do as the Romans do
to reject; to repulse; to repel; to bounce back; to counterattack; to strike back
innocence; guiltlessness; purity; uprightness; integrity
honesty; integrity; purity and unselfishness
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
hypocrite; dissembler; wolf in sheep's clothing; fox in a lamb's skin
to give up on; to turn one's back (on); to abandon; to forsake; to dump (e.g. romantic partner)
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
strategy; stratagem; trick; scheme; plot
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
fire built in an iron basket (watch fire, fishing fire, etc.); bonfire; campfire; (arch.) brothel-keeper (Edo period)
neutralization; neutralisation; counteraction
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
to appear on the market; to be in season (e.g. fruit); to circulate widely; to make the rounds; to go around
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
to cross; to go across; to go through; to cut across
to run at full speed; to run and run; to try one's hardest
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
to be in confusion or commotion; to be in a turmoil; to be crowded or jammed with people
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
picturesque (scenery); unspoilt; beautiful
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
cave; tunnel; tunnel tomb (Kofun period)
emergency; extraordinary; unusual