calabash (Lagenaria siceraria); bottle gourd; gourd (container); calabash
something appearing from a place you wouldn't expect; something said as a joke actually happening; (lit.) a horse from a gourd; something impossible; something ridiculous
older brother; elder brother
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
birth; giving birth; creating; bringing into the world
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
light and easy; lambent; clever; witty; smart
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
parents and siblings; one's relatives
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
class-A; A class; A grade
practical; actual; de facto; in essence; in all but name
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
business rival; professional jealousy
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
hard; tough; hardware; hard disk
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to put back in a good mood; to cheer up
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
way of the sword; swordsmanship
to live up to (one's) expectations; to meet expectations
admission; incorporation; enlistment; enrollment
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
don't worry; no worries; never mind
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)