have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
as far as the eye can see
wheat field; barley field; cornfield
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
beginning; outset; first; onset
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
though; notwithstanding; although
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
holding one's sword pointing towards the opponent's eyes (kendo stance); warm, welcoming eyes
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
Japanese person; Japanese people
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
while; even though; despite
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
even though; despite; when
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember