helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
slapping the opponent with the open hand
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
slap in the face; slap on the cheek
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; enjoyment of a quiet life
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
good impression; favorable impression
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
Yamaguchi prefecture (Chūgoku area)
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; one who arrests; force attacking the rear of a castle; (opponent's) weak point
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
collusion; conspiracy; common-law marriage; illicit intercourse; liaison
silence; stillness; quietness
interference; intervention; meddling
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
don't worry; no worries; never mind
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
consecutive defeats; series of defeats
comfortably; peacefully; with one's mind at ease; (growing) quickly
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
try; attempt; try (rugby)
progress; advance; improvement; development
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
glorious achievement; distinguished service
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
being attracted by physical looks only; person who puts much store by good looks
young and sweet; adorable; cute; pitiful; touching; pathetic