to misjudge; to mistake; to misjudge (someone); to overestimate; to miss seeing; to overlook
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned
fair-skinned; light-complexioned
to be impatient for; to wait (anxiously) for; to eagerly look forward to; to long for
form of magic or divination (e.g. animating objects to act as the sorcerer's agent)
beautiful from all sides; perfect serenity; affability
cares; ill feeling; reserve
(brother and sister) born of a different mother
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
to allow a less skilled person to practice with one (esp. in sumo)
to run up onto (e.g. sidewalk); to run aground; to be stranded
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
skill; dexterity; proficiency
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; use; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; disposal (esp. sale of goods)
to be contrary to one's expectations
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
to have full knowledge (of something); to know something thoroughly
trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)
striking just before one's opponent makes a move
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
martial arts demonstration; martial arts training
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
stance with legs in an L-shape, with one leg bent in front and other extended behind (martial arts, traditional theater)
attacking method; attacking strategy
to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)
dragon and tiger; (fig.) two mighty rivals
simmer; bubble out; flow out
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
for shame!; shame on you!; shame!
to swallow (e.g. a story); to accept without questioning; to swallow (food) whole; to gobble up; to gulp down
adherence (to custom, tradition)