to throw away as useless; to scrap; to make null and void; to renege; to annul
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
long; drawn-out; very long
middle day (e.g. sumo tournament, run of theatrical performances, etc.)
programme; program; plans; arrangements
guest; visitor; visitor's arrival
China and Japan; the middle day; the equinoctial day
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
to be enlivened; to be exhilarated
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
welcome!; nice to see you!
to become angry or sullen; to take offense; to be miffed; to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
title of honour; title of honor
dated; date; fixed; external
verbal promise; one's word
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
constrained; uncomfortable; awkward
thoroughly; carefully; deliberately; seriously; fully
taking no notice of; paying no attention to
(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
scripture; passage from scripture
document (of proof); certificate; paper; bond; deed
stealthily; secretly; in secret
making something widely known; introduction; debut; announcement; unveiling
(Western-style) banquet; formal dinner