execution; carrying out; execution; lead monk performing various tasks in a temple
matter of time; question of time
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
sudden; abrupt; improvised; hasty; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan
to rinse; to wash out; to have one's revenge; to wipe out a disgrace
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
reduction of penalty; commutation of a sentence
blind acceptance; blind belief; credulity
calm; serene; tranquil; peaceful
Buddha's heart; Buddha's mercy
ugly; unattractive; bad-looking; unsightly; unseemly; disgraceful
to knock (someone) down; to floor; to beat up; to deal a devastating blow (from which one cannot recover); to devastate (emotionally); to crush
the whole nation; everyone in the country
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
roasted pork fillet (often used in ramen)
large serving; large portion
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to raise one's voice; to shout
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
to leave behind; to misplace; to forget
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
to gouge out; to excavate; to hollow; to bore; to drill; to carve (e.g. pumpkin)
carefree; relaxed; comfortable; at one's ease
living thing; living creature; animal; life
imperial court; royal court
official business; public business
deadlock; stalemate; standstill; hopeless position; lost game; zugzwang
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
gasping for breath; puffing and panting; wheezing
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
one country; the whole nation; the whole country; stubborn; obstinate
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul