making something strong even stronger; solidifying something's chances; (lit.) (giving) a metal rod to an ogre
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
self-mutilation; self-injury
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
intensiveness; collecting; summarizing; putting together
steering; helmsman; coxswain; guidance; leadership; leader
named after; associated with; connected with
recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination
sovereign; emperor; monarch
the present regime; the existing regime
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
sometimes; occasionally; now and then; from time to time
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
commencing with; including
rebuilding; reconstruction; rehabilitation; protoform reconstruction
(talk of a) moneymaking scheme; moneymaking idea; get-rich-quick proposal
rejection; expulsion; boycott; ostracism
incomplete set of books; odd volume
to recover one's strength; to recover one's spirit; to revive; to be refreshed; to be invigorated; to be encouraged
preliminary step; first step
sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
miserable; wretched; lonely; dreary; shabby; comfortless
earnest desire; eager hope; longing; yearning; hankering
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
dividing for administrative purposes; partition; division
to push (something) against
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
family; clan; sect; school; group of related sumo stables
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
stock; products; stolen goods; loot; spoils
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
without (uttering) a single word; without (giving) even the slightest response
pearls thrown before swine; unused possession; useless possession; waste of talent
female vampire; vampiress
withdrawal symptoms; abstinence syndrome
immediate; right there on the spot; impromptu; instant; instantaneous
evacuation; emission (e.g. of CO2, etc.); ejection
capsule toy; vending machine toy; gacha; loot box; loot crate