to confuse (someone); to befuddle; to bewilder; to mystify; to throw up a smokescreen; (lit.) to surround with smoke
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
fight; battle; combat; struggle (for rights, higher wages, etc.); strife; (labor) dispute
the five elements (in Japanese philosophy: earth, water, fire, wind and void); five great wisdom kings
winning a prize; placing (high; in a contest)
order; rank; position (e.g. in a race); precedence
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; node (of a plant stem); joint
of all people; a person of ...'s standing
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
simple honesty; tactless frankness
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
public commitment; public promise; campaign pledge; official vow
change; transformation; reform; revolution; revolutionizing; innovation
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
nonessential and nonurgent; unnecessary
quarrel; dispute; argument
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
election; selection; choice
head of the student council; president of the student council
to re-cover; to reupholster; to repaper; to renew (e.g. a plaster)
to stand in a line; to stand in a row; to be equal
TV stand; TV table; TV unit
well-starched (clothing); stiffly starched
collared; having a collar; (appearance of) one's collar when wearing multiple kimonos; (arch.) (financial) circumstances; (arch.) lifestyle
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
down jacket; quilted down coat
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
imperial capital (esp. Kyoto); final word of an iroha poem; 10^16; 10,000,000,000,000,000
centerline (road); center line; Chuō Line (central railway line in Tokyo)
place near the mountains; hilly section of a city (e.g. the Yamate area in Kōbe)
examination of tickets; ticket gate; ticket barrier
National Museum of Nature and Science