mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); (in neo-Confucianism) the underlying principles of the cosmos
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
everything; anything; nothing
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
debut match; debut fight; debut race
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
to chase; to run after; to pursue
irresponsible; blithe; heedless; devil-may-care; sloppy; slipshod
incompetence; laziness; worthlessness; good-for-nothing; loser; weakling
explosive blast (in construction, mining, etc.); blasting
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
no!; no no!; no, not at all
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; mercifully
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
embarking (a ship); embarkation; boarding; ship (carrying someone)
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to be extremely cautious; to be as sure as sure can be; to make assurance doubly sure
breath; breathing; bless; bracelet
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
simultaneous development; spreading at the same time (e.g. two phenomena)
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
cesspool; sink; manure sink
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing