vicious circle; vicious cycle
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
eclipse (solar, lunar, etc.)
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity
offense and defense; offence and defence
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to overdo; to do too much
question; inquiry; enquiry
batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
imperfect; incomplete; faulty; defective
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
three days and three nights
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
speech; expression; wording; language
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
questions and answers; dialogue
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to take over; to hand over
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
solitude; loneliness; isolation
complete stranger; total stranger