rivalry in love; rivalry for the heart of a woman; quarrel over something trivial; storm in a teacup; quarrel between two samurai due to an (accidental) clash of sheaths while crossing paths
token (effort); something done for form's sake
modesty; humility; being humble
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
scratch; chip; flaw; fault; shame; disgrace
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
dispute; controversy; debate; argument; taking issue
crater; caldera; burner (e.g. on a furnace)
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
Genesis (book of the Bible)
to sleep like a log; to sleep deeply
to hide; to lie motionless in hiding
with a clang or a clink; tinkle
animal husbandry; livestock industry
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal
amusement center (centre); game arcade; gambling hall
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
lingering (usu. feeling, emotion, etc.); continuing (to); still (...)
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
revival; resuscitation; revitalization; rejuvenation; regeneration
dissection; autopsy; analysis
prediction; prophecy; prognostication
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
fast-talking; rapid talking
emotional strength; force of will
consideration; taking into account
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
breasts; boobies; tits; breast milk
perfectly in sync; in step (dancing); on the same wavelength
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
this occasion; at this time; now
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to resign (post); to quit; to decline; to turn down
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors