to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel
counter for leaves in a book (esp. one with traditional Japanese-style binding); counter for blocks of tofu; counter for servings in a restaurant; counter for long and narrow things such as guns, scissors, spades, hoes, inksticks, palanquins, candles, jinrikishas, shamisen, oars, etc.; even number; 109.09 m
proxy; ringer; substitute; second serving of noodles (to add to previously purchased ramen)
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
custom; habit; customary practice
impression of the teeth; tooth mold (mould); tooth mark; teeth marks
skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
each place; various places
total fire loss; completely burned
self-defense; self-defence
arriving at the present; present-day; to arrive at the present day
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
one's principal residence; main home
pension (Western-style boardinghouse)
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
presumption; assumption; estimation
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
intimidation; threat; bluster
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
old-fashioned; behind the times; out-of-date; antiquated
strategist; tactician; schemer
counselor; counsellor; adviser; advisor
second (time unit); assistant; helper; second
competing in earnest (esp. in sumo)
to fight; to exchange blows
totteringly; with tottering steps; toddling
training wheels; stabilizers
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
inside and outside; interior and exterior; inside and outside the country; home and abroad; around; about
comprehensive; inclusive; encompassing
naming; giving a name; designation; nominal
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
radio wave; reception; signal; saying strange things
remote control; remote operation