back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
going into battle; departure for the front
now (with the nuance of 'the last moment'); this late in the game
to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
affiliated with; under jurisdiction of; under the umbrella
other side; opposite side; other party
to run through; to run past
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
all around; as far as the eye can see
the other world; the next world; the world beyond; world after death
the Big Dipper (asterism); the Plough; the Plow
(arch.) large river (esp. the Yangtze); Lake Biwa
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
young motorcycle-riding delinquents; bōsōzoku
playoff for the tournament win with three wrestlers participating
apron of a gun; cover for the touch-hole on a cannon or matchlock
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to be roasted; to be parched; (arch.) to be irritated; (arch.) to be annoyed
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
amorous glance; leer; shade (of color); tint; ingratiation; sycophancy
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
unification; bringing together; generalization; control; supervision
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
(emblem of) three comma-shaped figures arranged to form a circle; three-way fight; three-sided struggle
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)