rather; sooner; preferably
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
silence; keeping silent; giving no notice; giving no warning; wordless pantomime performed in the dark (in kabuki)
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
humanity; sidewalk; footpath; human realm
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
food; foodstuff; prey; victim
fair and square; open and aboveboard
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to compete with; to vie for
one of these days; someday; one day
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play false
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; Heian period (794-1185)
foundation stone; cornerstone
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
immediately; at once; instantly
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
ruler's orders; master's orders
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
fine castle; famous castle