that; the matter in question
to turn against; to become an enemy
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
determined purpose; an incredibly short span of time (i.e. the time occupied by a single thought); a single repetition of a prayer (esp. in Jodo-shu)
to be lured; to be tempted; to go along with somebody's suggestion; to be talked into doing
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
region; limits; stage; level
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
crumbling; collapse; ruin; has-been; wannabe
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
goodwill ambassador; friendship ambassador
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
solicitude; consideration; concern; (excessive) kindness
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
lethality; killing effectiveness
power; might; authority; influence
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle