to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
principle; theory; fundamental truth
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
to knock down; to knock off
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
defecating outdoors; faeces lying on the ground (feces)
manure; fertilizer; fertiliser; compost
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
close-cropped head; bald hill
fly in the ointment; small flaw in otherwise perfect object; only trouble; only fault
to knock at the gate; to request an apprenticeship; to ask to be made a pupil
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
being beaten by one's opponent's persistence; being outlasted; running out of patience; giving in; succumbing (to)
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
to put all one's skill (into doing something); to do something to the best of one's ability
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
leaving a device on (e.g. TV, air conditioner); leaving something engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)
(eating or drinking) to one's heart's content
proud; boastful; bragging; conceited
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
technical (e.g. discussion); exclusive; professional
to be frank; to drop all pretense
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
tedious; boring; being fed up with
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
longed-for; anxiously awaited