to memorize; to memorise; to recite from memory
losing move (go, shogi); move that costs one the game
using one's own judgement; making up one's own mind; judging for oneself
modern convenience; convenience of civilized life; blessings of civilization
corpuscle; minute particle; particulate
de facto marriage; common-law marriage
one floor (of a building); single floor
to cure an illness; to cure a disease
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
nothing ventured, nothing gained; (lit.) you will not get the tiger cub without entering the tiger's den
scrap lumber; piece of wood
malicious (at heart); spiteful; wicked
accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
examination (exam) questions; questions for an examination
right side; style of Japanese court music
to summon courage; to be brave
testing; experiment; test; examination; exam; trial
gun; wooden pole that wrestlers strike in practice; puffer fish
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
back of a stone monument; inscription on the back of a stone monument
to pick something out (nose, hole, etc.); to pry (into people's private affairs)
third (base, baseman, gear)
a question (an issue) of where responsibility (liability) lies; a question of who is responsible (to blame)
strong-willed; strong of heart
history of Japan; Japanese history
to knock down; to send flying
example; illustration; precedent
science; learning; scholarship; arts and sciences; academic pursuits