whether you like it or not; no matter what one may do; in any event; at all events; (lit.) whether you laugh or cry
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
Ding an sich; thing in itself
to commit suicide; to end one's life; (lit.) to choose death
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
character; personality; (fictional) character; letter; character
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
incomplete combustion; imperfect combustion; being off one's game; not doing one's best; being unable to use all of one's strength
position in a game of go or shogi; state of the game; aspect of an affair; situation
to find the resolve (to do); to make up one's mind (with); to act on a thought
shock; tremor; impact; vibration
swallowing; understanding; apprehension
messenger; police and judicial chief (Heian and Kamakura periods); klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)
concussion (of the brain)
avoiding or dodging responsibility
to kill an enemy soldier before the start of a battle to raise spirits; to kill viciously; to victimize; to torment
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
toddling; taking tottering steps
having wounds all over one's body; being wounded all over; receiving a drubbing; being subjected to a barrage of criticism
roaming; drifting about; wandering
password; watchword; motto; slogan
prospects of victory; chances of success