to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to smash up; to defeat crushingly
smooth words make smooth ways; it's not what you say, it's how you say it
foolhardiness; daredevil courage
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
to cut one's way through; to tide over; to struggle through; to get over
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio
chicken; chicken game; chicken race
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
to apply pressure from above; to press down; to overwhelm; to overpower; to repress
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
important; having a high status; having standing; exalted; of high station
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
dirty work; unpleasant task
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
to put into effect; to put into practice
performance; take; game; season; penetrative vaginal sex (with a prostitute); unsimulated sex (in an adult movie)
(made of) stone; stone-built
advanced; developed; seniority; senior; superior
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
low (atmospheric) pressure; low-pressure system; depression; bad temper; foul mood; tense situation
the seven treasures (gold, silver, pearls, agate, crystal, coral, lapis lazuli); cloisonne ware; shippō pattern (of overlapping circles); shippō emblem