recklessness; daredevilry; rashness; (arch.) long-lasting
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
show; exhibition; spectacle
every man knows his own business best; one should go to specialists for the best results; (lit.) for rice cakes, (go to) the rice cake shop
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
to become bald from the forehead; to recede (of one's hairline)
prostitute; whore; tramp; floozy; slut
(one's) consideration; (taking) notice; interest; within the eye
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
to bring disgrace (dishonor, dishonour) on; to fling mud at; to put to shame
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
(divine) punishment; curse; retribution
greedy; avaricious; covetous
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
foundation stone; cornerstone
last days; the end; one's fate
to be dampened; to be discouraged; to be weakened; to be reduced
defensive body movement (judo, kendo, etc.)
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
reveal of how a trick is done; disclosure of a secret (cause, source, etc.); exposure; explanation
guess; conjecture; surmise
fighting with one's back to the wall; having burnt one's bridges; last stand; from strategy of general Han Xin in the Battle of Jingxing
with a single blow; with one stroke
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
locational advantage; advantageous position; products from the land (farm output, timber, minerals, etc.); land rent
cooperation; coordination; link
will-o'-the-wisp; ignis fantuus
immediate (effect, result, etc.); instant; instantaneous; prompt
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
everything; for (to) everything; (in) anything
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante