hazy; dim; faint; minced fish or meat that is seasoned and fried
backwash; rip current; stern wave; drawback (of a tsunami, i.e. when a wave trough reaches land before a crest)
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
three highest ranks (wrestling, unions, etc.); three parts; three divisions
instrumental duet; instrumental duo
secret swordsmanship (of a specific school); secret traditions of fencing
water-filled bamboo tube which clacks against a stone when emptied (orig. used for keeping birds and wildlife away)
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
to make (someone) realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home (to someone); to teach (someone) a lesson
ennui; languishing; feeling of exhaustion; lassitude; lethargy
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
melon (esp. a muskmelon, Cucumis melo)
bathroom with a large bath (in a hotel, hot spring resort, etc.)
full ripeness; full maturity
paper-covered folded fan used in noh and storytelling
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
lethargy; despondency; mental numbness; (physical) collapse; prostration
research (institute, laboratory, group, etc.)
winning a prize; placing (high; in a contest)
to go back to square one; to make a fresh start; to be back where one started
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
possible; conceivable; likely; probable
(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director
to crack down on (e.g. crime, corruption); to deal a crushing blow to; to bring down the hammer on
to lie down (and sleep); to go to bed (with an illness)
excellent answer; clever answer
the public; general public
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)