to one's heart's content; as much as one likes; without reserve; freely; to the full
to boil down sake, mirin, etc. to reduce the alcohol content
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
to push in; to force into; to break in (e.g. into a house); to intrude
thin-culmed dwarf bamboo (growing in clusters); Japanese transverse bamboo flute (high-pitched; usu. with seven holes); sliver (strand of loose fibers)
something wrong; something unusual; abnormality; disorder; trouble; change
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
to get twisted; to get crooked; to become twisted (of a mind, relationship, etc.); to become warped; to become troubled; to become complicated
to knock down; to knock off
utter fool; complete idiot; absolute moron
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to (go and) do; to make (a blunder, mess, etc.); to perpetrate; to achieve; to accomplish; to pull off
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
on bad terms; at loggerheads
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
instructor (esp. of martial or traditional arts); teacher; model; exemplar; normal school (Japan; 1872-1947); teachers' training college
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
outsiders; others; bystanders; onlookers; third person
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
devious; cunning; sly; crafty
inheritance; succession; share-alike; inheritance
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
participation; joining; entry
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
outside the country; abroad
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
the other day; lately; recently
discord; trouble; dissension; disagreement; friction; conflict
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
departure from a country; leaving a country