mainland; the country proper; native country; country where one was born; pure land; Buddha realm
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
discerning (quick) eye; keen insight
reigning; controlling; dictating
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
government; administration; statesmanship
bet; wager; stake; gamble
evil spirits of rivers and mountains
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
whether one likes it or not
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
spreading; laying out; security deposit; Japanese mattress
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
extraction; abstraction; selection (from a group); sampling
versatility; multiplicity of use
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
abundant; ample; plentiful; lustrous; glossy
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
reason for living; something one lives for; purpose in life; raison d'être
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy