to give someone a surprise; to catch off guard and fluster; to frustrate (e.g. someone's plans); to give someone a blow; to scare the hell out of
to be widely known; to be famous
living a life of leisure with dignity; living quietly and comfortably free from worldly cares; otium cum dignitate
borderline between life and death; verge of death; deadline (boundary around a prison which prisoners were not allowed to cross)
loud laughter; hearty laugh
hydration; rehydration; to hydrate; to rehydrate; to moisturize
to jump (out of the way); to jump back; to jump aside
to glare; to dazzle; to glitter
to be allowed to practice with a partner of higher skill (esp. in sumo)
friendly army; friendly troops; allied army
to grow; to grow up; to be good at; to excel in
weak point; unskillfulness
right side; style of Japanese court music
ankle; malleolus; ankle bone
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
soft and fair goes far; willows are weak, yet they bind other wood
softness; gentleness; weakness
to ask for too much; to expect too much
to speak energetically; to talk big; to argue heatedly
excess; surplus; superabundance
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
stone (used for throwing)
to dig up; to expose; to disclose
attacking method; attacking strategy
brave warrior; hero; brave man
to prosper; to flourish; to copulate (animals)
monolayer; single layer; single story (storey)
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer
blind spot (on the retina); blind spot; weak point; loophole
outside daimyo; non-Tokugawa daimyo; outsider; one not included in the favored (favoured) group
to be in focus; to come into focus
long stretch; long haul; marathon; long scene (in a play); long act
ridge on the side of a sword blade; ridged pattern
to press; to oppress; to dominate; to overwhelm