to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to wash one's feet
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
to be a match for; to rival; to be equal to
main force; main strength; main effort; primary focus
agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells
influence; clout; leverage
apathetic; lackadaisical; indolent; weak; feeble; effeminate
rehabilitation; reinstatement; restoration of rights
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
all over the country; throughout the land; every nook and cranny of a country; far and wide; (in) every port and harbor
surrender of a castle; surrender of a fortress; capitulation of a stronghold
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
(living) sacrifice; victim; scapegoat
to chase about; to hang on; to drive hard
non-virgin woman; woman with sexual experience
inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; test; check; scan (e.g. MRI, PET); audit
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion; metal wire with a prop animal (e.g. butterfly, bird) attached to the end; rod used to control the arm of a puppet (in bunraku)
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
land of the gods; Japan; Heaven
due to the nature of one's job; because of one's line of work
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to be possible to say; to be able to say; (arch.) said; (arch.) have said
virginity (of a female); maidenhood
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
brink; verge; critical moment; crucial moment
one eye; one of one's eyes; being blind in one eye; person who is blind in one eye
to light (a fire); to kindle; to incite; to instigate; to stir up
loading on top; piling on top; upper load; adding (to); increase (in quantity); additional amount
group (of people); crowd; horde; throng; mob; multitude
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine