chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
stiff neck; stiff shoulders
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
weak person; the weak; vulnerable person; disadvantaged person
nature; the natural world; realm of nature
law; regulation; rule; code; agreement; arrangement
human realm; world of humans; terrestrial world
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
to speak ill of; to disparage
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to reduce (one's) speed; to slow down (driving, cycling, etc.)
to let slip; to slide; to glide
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
to brave a danger; to take a risk
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
(good or bad) feel when wearing something
laser; Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
to undergo surgery; to have an operation
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
drawing a katana and attacking in the same stroke; doing (something) suddenly and without warning; doing without prior notice
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to settle (in a place); to settle down
story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial
to dig up; to turn up; to tear up; to rake up (e.g. old scandal); to dig over
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
(being) over capacity; overloading; overbooking
mob; the masses; rabble; riffraff
unity; union; solidarity; combination; teaming up
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
being left out; being ostracized