to slander; to libel; to criticize; to criticise
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
to be; to exist; to be (honorific copula)
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to invent a pretext for a quarrel; to pick a fight
to yield; to give way to; to make way for
normal practice; proper practice
you; (arch.) your residence
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
strong defense; strong defence
will not do; do not; does not
to set up (in high position); to kick upstairs; to hold sacred; to worship
portable shrine (carried in festivals); palanquin; buttocks; lower back
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
to be seething (with anger); to be frenzied; to be menacing; to be murderous
correction; revision; amendment
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
custom; convention; common practice; (arch.) becoming accustomed (to)
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
to be sacked; to be dismissed
distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
deserted village; poor village
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
caution; admonition; prohibition; ban; punishment; (arch.) caution
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)