eternity; permanence; perpetuity; Eikyū era (1113.7.13-1118.4.3)
horror film; horror movie
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
violent explosion; bursting
crude; rough; plain; humble; shabby
to be unsteady; to reel; to shake; to waver; to be unsettled (feelings, thoughts, etc.)
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
(the impression of being) soft and flexible
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out
gym clothes; gym uniform; PE kit
to lift; to turn over; to fold over
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); wrapped offering (of money); twisting throw
bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand
unearthly; otherworldly; out of this world; ethereal
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
political measures; policy
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
educational institution; educational facilities
independent state; independent nation
Shikoku (smallest of the four main islands of Japan)
Kyūshū (southernmost of the four main islands of Japan)
Island; insula; island; islet