real intention; true motive; true meaning
to knock (a person) off his feet; to hit (something) hard; to send (someone) flying
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
windy; windswept; receive harsh treatment
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
exposure to wind; severe criticism
completion; accomplishment; attainment of greatness or success
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
reform; reformation; reorganization
to laugh mockingly; to smile with contempt; to jeer; to sneer
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
origin; source; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison; exit
spreading; laying out; security deposit; Japanese mattress
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
(distant) howling; backbiting
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
brown colour (created by roasting or firing)
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
electric shock; blitz; lightning attack; sudden and without warning; shocking
to bolt down (food); to gulp down; to shovel (into one's mouth)
eating everything (on one's plate, etc.)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
suggestion; hint; implication
personal feelings; self-interest
stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
dignified; majestic; stately; lordly; commanding
political measures; policy
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
account book; register; ledger
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
term; terminology; wording; choice of words; phraseology
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
deep-seated grudge; hatred
to look after; to take care (of); to favor; to gaze at; to stare at; to set one's eyes on
shoji (paper sliding door)
grant; bestowal; giving something to someone of low social standing (by a person of very high social standing)