detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered
reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout; reversal (of direction of rotation)
trouble; difficulty; failure (of an engine, machine, computer, etc.); breakdown; (medical) condition; disorder
mashed rice pressed on a cryptomeria skewer and toasted (used as dumplings in soups)
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
irregular; atypical; anomalous; anomalistic; abnormal
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
mass (of people); large crowd
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
firelight; shadows or forms moving in firelight
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
reconstruction; reorganization; reorganisation; reconstitution; reconfiguration
rustling; flapping; unkempt (hair, etc.); loose; dry; decisively
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
an assortment; combination
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
unusual appearance; extraordinary countenance; striking features
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; trading session (at an exchange); rising from a crouch to charge; initial charge
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; judgement (of God); referee
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to separate (by distance, time, etc.); to isolate; to interpose; to have between; to alienate; to estrange
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative; sente; move that forces a response from the opponent, allowing the player to retain the initiative
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
from ancient times; from old times; from time immemorial
breathing exercise; breath control; spirit cultivation; chi kung; qigong
point below the navel (a focus point for internal meditative techniques)
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
martial arts; military arts; wushu (Chinese martial art)
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without