to reject; to repulse; to repel; to bounce back; to counterattack; to strike back
legitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense
small fraction; small proportion
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
audience; spectator; spectators
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium
yell (of encouragement); cheering (esp. for a school sports team)
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
to repeat; to do something over again
period of youth; while young
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
to look down on; to make light of
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
to be badly made; to fail
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
light brown; golden brown; tan
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
table; chart; list; memorial to an emperor