misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
swordsmanship; line drawn by the tip of a sword when slashing
to show through; to be hinted at; to peek through; to shine through
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
the last moment; the very end
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
disciples of one's disciples
pan; frying pan; panning (a camera)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
rubbing one's hands together
transition; changeover; switchover; transfer (of powers, weight, etc.); shift (e.g. of centre of gravity)
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
what kind of; what sort of; what
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
male homosexuality; sodomy; (arch.) male prostitute
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series; -type
one's station in life; one's personal history; one's circumstances; one's lot; one's destiny; one's future
surely; certainly; without doubt
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
plan; idea; design; taste; liking; preference
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on