to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
correct or incorrect; right or wrong; accuracy; correction (of errors)
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
self-torture; masochism; inflicting damage to oneself
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
much less; to say nothing of
business rival; professional jealousy
assertion; declaration; affirmation
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
even though; despite; when
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
at once; immediately; right now
confections; sweets; candy; cake
dishonesty; injustice; dishonor; dishonour; ingratitude
relatively; comparatively
preface; introduction; preamble
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to put on airs; to assume importance
constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone
and; thereupon; because of that
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
way of speaking; intimation
wild; in disarray; harum-scarum; hysteric