palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
to hit (someone); to strike; to make (a speech); to give (an address); to gamble
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
to knock down; to send flying
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
the Dog (eleventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dog (around 8pm, 7-9pm, or 8-10pm); west-northwest; ninth month of the lunar calendar
universal; omnipresent; ubiquitous
wicked heart; evil design
being left in an awkward position; being put in a dilemma; being in a fix; losing face
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
fox cub; little fox; small fox; juvenile fox
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
the most; the best; the greatest; supreme; unrivalled; unsurpassed
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
emotional strength; force of will
warding off disaster; protecting against misfortune
prayer (for something); supplication
small pouch containing a paper charm or talisman
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
suspension (of an automobile)
being seen here and there; appearing in various places
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
spring (device); spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
restoration (to the original state or location); reconstruction; restitution
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
recompense; indemnity; atonement
drunk person; (a) drunk; being drunk; getting drunk
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
earthenware; porcelain; china; Seto ware; ceramic ware from Seto (Aichi Prefecture)
regulation; adjustment; control
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme