to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
decoration; ornament; trimmings
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
something; some kind of; for some reason
ox carriage (for Heian era nobles); oxcart
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
-less; lacking; non-existing
customer; client; client company; business connection; trade partner
colour; color; hue; tints
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
rivalry in love; rivalry for the heart of a woman; quarrel over something trivial; storm in a teacup; quarrel between two samurai due to an (accidental) clash of sheaths while crossing paths
different opinion; objection
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
young master; son of a high-ranking person
thorough (criticism, defeat, etc.); utter; serious
(sense of) rivalry; competitiveness
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
luxurious and gorgeous; splendid; dazzling
sense of beauty; aesthetic sense
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
fragile item; broken article
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
great many; ever so many; any number; as few or as many (as you like); whether large or small
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
refinement; elegance; grace