to talk (someone) down; to argue (someone) into silence
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
continuously; continually; without a break; next; then; after that
stuffing; packing; endgame; final stage; end; end (esp. of a bridge); edge
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
points paid and received at the end of a game of mahjong based on position (rank)
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
union; unity; bundling; binding; (arch.) putting on (clothes, armour, etc.)
ill will; malice; evil intent
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
to explain away; to answer evasively
cut end; section; opening; point of view; (different) perspective; new approach
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
slowness; inertness; inability; lack of talent; dullness
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
to be conceited; to be stuck up; to be full of oneself; to be cocky
how admirably; how wonderfully; incredibly well; splendidly
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
questionable; doubtful; suspicious
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce
type; style; mold; mould; kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); convention
to jump; to leap; to splash (of oil, mud, etc.); to spatter; to burst; to crack open
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
family precepts; family motto; rule of the home
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
practice; practising; training; study
practice game; practice match
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee