to stagger; to stumble; to waver; to be in two minds; to have an affair (with); to fall (for someone)
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline; to rely on (someone); to depend on
as stated; verbatim; literally
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
foot technique (in judo, sumo wrestling, etc.); footwork; tricks performed with the feet
turnout (of people); start (of a race, campaign, business, etc.); beginning; initial charge; dash
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
quickly reversed cut (sword technique); swallow counter (judo technique); swallow flight reversal; swapping one's hand with the bottom row of the nearest wall (cheating technique); completing a hand with an opponent's discarded riichi tile
to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
reduced drawing; miniature copy; microcosm; microcosmos
fair-skinned; light-complexioned
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; all around; here and there; four sides (of a square)
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
wounded person; injured person
to pity; to sympathize with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to appreciate; to recognize (someone's efforts)
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
military style; army style
I told you so; you see that?
rail (any bird of family Rallidae, esp. the water rail, Rallus aquaticus)
popular (with); in favour (with); well received
power of recovery; ability to recuperate; resilience
tray; family; household; Obon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
watchdog; chaperone; watcher
proud; having a prominent nose
one's house; one's home; one's family
Seven Gods of Fortune; Seven Deities of Good Luck; Seven Lucky Gods
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
Satan; the Devil; the Prince of Darkness; king of the demons who try to prevent people from doing good
to make a payment via bank deposit transfer; to discard another player's winning tile
speech; expression; wording; language
Japanese style; Nihon-shiki romanization (of Japanese)
bringing up (one's daughter) like a princess
hotcake; (American) pancake
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it