to backfire; to have a harmful result
to sever relations (with someone; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base
Kantō (region comprising Tokyo and surrounding prefectures); Kantō (eastern half of Japan; during the feudal era)
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
key to a solution; first step toward a solution; thread to unravel a mystery
to become senile; to show signs of decline; to lose one's edge; to lose one's touch; to lose one's astuteness
return (to); revolution; recurrence; regression
emphasizes direct object of action
to be intricate; to be elaborate; to be complicated; to be complex
lead; leading; leading (in points, goals, etc.); getting ahead; lead (from a base); lead (of an article); lede
(full) moon; moon when it's round
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
form; shape; figure; morph
energy conservation; economical use of energy
inventor; designer; planner
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
to show off one's manliness; to act like a (real) man
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
excellent idea; great insight; clearsightedness; penetration; wisdom
the last moment; the very end
brightly lit; brightly lighted; lit up; lighted up
decrease; reduction; decline
age range; age-group; age bracket
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
practicality; utility; usefulness
to be prominent; to be conspicuous; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be remarkable; to be striking
coordinate; co-ordinate; matching (e.g. clothes, accessories, furniture, colours); coordinated outfit (clothes and accessories); ensemble; coordinates (items of clothing, furniture, etc. designed to be used together)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
top of the head; crown of the head; vertex; (the) parietal
inattention; distraction; mind-wandering
city at night; town at night; streets at night; nightlife district; drinking district
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
classical form of martial art
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
radio-controlled aircraft; RC airplane
Garuda (man-bird deity and 'vahana' of Hindu-Buddhist myth); Garua