counter for the hito-futa-mi counting system (forming hitotsu, futatsu, mitsu, and misoji, yasoji, etc.)
individual action; unilateral act
reciprocity; mutual benefit
able individual; man of ability
to rule; to govern; to administer
silence; keeping silent; giving no notice; giving no warning; wordless pantomime performed in the dark (in kabuki)
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
to dig up and expose (a secret, hidden crime, etc.)
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
thickheaded; obtuse; slow; sluggish; indulgent (esp. to the opposite sex); doting
embers; cinders; burnt residue; combustion residue
absentmindedness; dreaminess; simpleton; fool
independent training (e.g. of athletes working without a coach)
extremely cold feeling that makes one feel numb; sharp pain that is almost numbing; heartrending; touching the heart
to stick it out (until the end)
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
self-purification; self-cleansing
fellow; guy; chap; he; him; she
support; backup; prop; backstay; underpinning
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
technical civilization; technical civilisation
summoning of a sworn witness (court, Diet); subpoena