to speak with an accent; to be corrupted (of word); to mispronounce
military officer; naval officer
to win fame; to be widely-known; to be well known; to make a name for oneself
practice game; practice match; scrimmage; workout
match; game; bout; contest
massing (of troops); gathering
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
return; coming back; second coming (e.g. of Christ); second advent; reincarnation
to fight; to exchange blows; to rally
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
to beat; to gain a point; to upset
retry; another try; another go
asking; enquiring; searching; looking for
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
drink at home with one's evening meal; dinner-time drink
prohibition on women entering (usu. for religious reasons); no female admission
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
ice house; ice room; cold room
with a crunching or grinding sound; quickly; promptly; crispily; crunchily
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
extract (of plants, meat, etc.); essence; concentrate; concentrated stock
village headman; village mayor
egg white; white-fleshed fish (e.g. tai, hirame, karei); white meat; sapwood
lump (of flour, etc.); clump (of ground meat, etc.)
filter; strainer; colander
container; receptacle; vessel; packaging
size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)