backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
coming to a head; coming to the surface; becoming an issue; breaking
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg); one piece of sushi
one's own property; possessions
to cut one's hand; to cut one's connections (with); to break off relations (with); to cut ties (with)
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
secret communication (with the enemy); collusion; betrayal; adultery; (extramarital) affair
initial stage; early period; early days; early years
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
head; brains; intellect; understanding
extreme north; North Pole; utmost limit; breaking point
three persons; three parties
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
suitable; appropriate; befitting; conjoining; association; samprayukta
interest (on a deposit, loan, etc.)
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to look at (something) from another perspective; to put it the other way round; to visit the same prostitute or geisha for a second time
blind (devotion, faith, etc.); reckless
right to decide; having say (in a decision)
head; chief; leader; the greatest (of all the ...)
hegemony; leadership; initiative
(exercising) the right to command
to hand over; to turn over; to cede
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
to talk big; to be bombastic
armchair theory; impracticable plan; unworkable idea
step; stride; counter for steps
mature age; advanced age; maturity; age when one is old enough to know better
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
adviser; advisor; consultant; school club supervisor (usu. a teacher); school club manager
head of a household; business owner; proudly independent person; feudal lord; daimyo
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
namely; that is (to say); in other words
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
starting afresh; going back to square one; abandoning (e.g. a plan); clearing an abacus
cutter; cutting tool; box cutter; utility knife; (tailor's) cutter; cutter (boat)
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
scholar; academic; scientist; learned person; person of learning
threat; intimidation; menace