unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
thickheaded; slow-witted; phlegmatic; slow (of one's movements); sluggish
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
to become decrepit; to be in one's dotage; to become dull; to lose one's astuteness; to lose one's touch; to become senile
plan; project; attempt; plot; scheme; undertaking
too-good-to-be-true offers (e.g. scams and frauds); too-good-to-be-true stories
simple and clear; plain and simple
to incur someone's enmity
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
success or failure; outcome; result
that's too bad; too bad for you!
ominous place outside the human world; mysterious place where no human being lives; uninhabited area
you; Mr; Mister; older brother; elder brother
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; if (at all) possible
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
defective article; damaged goods; deflowered girl; unvirtuous girl
to save face; to keep face; to not lose face
to approach (one's) death; to face (one's) death
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
to wrap up; to pack; to do up; to cover with; to dress in
eccentric; crank; oddball
disturbance; agitation; commotion; upheaval; riot
returning to the service of one's master
daytime; during the day; Japan and China
rule; reign; peaceful times
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
very small amount; insignificant thing; negligible amount
wildcard (in hanafuda); storm card; gaji (term used in Hawaii); extra card (in hanafuda, kabufuda, etc.; sometimes depicting an ogre); joker; blank card
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails
to paint (draw) a picture
(political) administration; political power
usurpation; taking back; dispossession