to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
reduction (of a moyo or influence); reducing move
now advancing and now retreating; ebb and flow; seesawing; taking alternately favorable and unfavorable turns
region; limits; stage; level
occupation; taking and maintaining exclusive control (of a location)
slender rope that goes through the hole in a coin; string of coins (usu. 100 mon)
to tear up and throw away
to aim for laughs; to play to the crowd
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
difference; disparity; gap
misprint; misspelling; typo; typographical error; erratum
to tie (to); to fasten; to attach; to connect (one thing with another); to link; to bring together
same; similar; (just) like; equal
turtleneck; turtle-necked sweater; polo-neck(ed) sweater
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
total; totalling; adding up; comprehensive; all-inclusive; all-encompassing
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
on countless occasions; many a time
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
yes or no answer; agreement or disagreement; consent or refusal
linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple
suddenly; all of a sudden
fork; junction; diverging point; turning point (e.g. in one's life); crossroads
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
obstinate; stubborn; obdurate; headstrong; willful; perverse
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
standing tall; towering; soaring
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
in the end; finally; after all; ultimately
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
refined; elegant; graceful; modest; reserved; restrained
neutrality (incl. chemical, electrical, etc.); indifference; sexlessness; androgyny; neuter gender
leader; pioneer; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
tolerance; broad-mindedness
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter