reverse movement; retrogression; going backwards; retrogradation; retrogression
to come back (to); to return to a starting point
following (in the footsteps of); catching up with; coming level with
line of spears held at the ready
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
division (distribution) of roles; role-sharing
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
oath; pledge; pact; covenant; alliance
to throw away as useless; to scrap; to make null and void; to renege; to annul
consolation money; compensation for breaking off relations (e.g. with a mistress); settlement
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
erasure; denial; obliteration; ignoring (an opinion)
unimpressive; unimpressed
to scatter around; to leave untidy; to make a mess
iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards
low-life; sleazebag; boor; person of humble rank; humble person; peasant
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
to entwine; to follow about
atmospheric current; air current; airflow
effectiveness; efficacy; efficaciousness
northern or southern lights; aurora borealis or australis
admiration; wonder; astonishment
yaksha (Buddhist guardian deities sometimes depicted as demonic warriors)
than; other than; except; but
1000 pounds; 1000 kan; 1000 yen; 1000 pieces of gold; great weight; pricelessness
contention; competition; rivalry; quarrel