backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
to escape; to make one's getaway; to manage to get away
judicial branch (of government); judicial organ
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick; bamboo sword
repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
fate; destiny; predestination
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to flow into; to pour into; to stream into
overflow; abundance; exuberance
years gone by; earlier years; former years; the past
the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
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
shikigami; spirit used by onmyōji sorcerers
beautiful from all sides; perfect serenity; affability
bad feeling; cares; ill feeling; grudge; sense of discomfort; discontent
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
half- (sibling by a different mother); paternal
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; expertise; experience; proficiency; mastery; dexterity
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; sabaki; properly treating one's weak stones under attack
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 know thoroughly; to have full knowledge of
trouble; bother; number of moves; number of punches; number of liberties
striking just before one's opponent makes a move
must; should; will (surely); be bound to; will (do); shall