to burst into flames; to fire (of a gun); to fan a fire with one's breath; to breathe fire; to spit fire
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
to despair of; to see the vanity of
entering the priesthood; priest; monk; bonze
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
to cut one's hand; to cut one's connections (with); to break off relations (with); to cut ties (with)
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
to trace back to (the origins of something)
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to look at (something) from another perspective; to put it the other way round; to visit the same prostitute or geisha for a second time
to dry up; to parch; to ebb away
whatever happens; no matter what; under any circumstances; in any case; at all costs; at any price
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
restoring one's impaired reputation; regaining one's honor; redeeming oneself
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
outline; summary; gist; basic points
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval; consent
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
emperor (of Japan); mikado
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy; (tactical) advance or retreat of troops
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
domestically produced; domestic; Japanese-made
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
area under direct control (of the shogun)
producer; grower; maker; producer (in a food chain)
to get twisted; to get warped; to get distorted; to twist; to warp
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
clear profit; net income; net profit
living expenses (incurred during a short or long stay)
according to the calculations; as far as calculations are concerned; computationally
someone else's hands; someone else's possession; hand (worker); aide; labor; labour
in high spirits; excited; energetic
need for approval; desire for recognition; esteem needs
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum)
natural growth; wild growth
flying; leaping; zero; naught; flying fish (esp. the Japanese flying fish, Cypselurus agoo); running out of points (zero or fewer)