to leap back; to jump back
to pay; to be profitable; to pull against each other
irregularity; unsteadiness; disorderly
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
to be born; to come into the world
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
blame; censure; rebuke; reproof
several times; several degrees
chatter mark (machine tools)
so what!; who gives a damn?
exaggerated; extravagant; overdone
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
play; sport; fun; caprice; joke; jest
grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)
interest; entertainment; pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
wildness (plants, animals, etc.); uncouth; rough; unpolished
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
strictly; severely; fully; closely; tightly
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
sign of remorse; indication of regret
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
commitment; pledge; promise
that night; that evening; over the course of the evening
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do