to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
falling of the curtain; (coming to an) end; close
including ...; inclusive of ...; bundling together (items of different size, quality, etc.); lumping together; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second
performer; actor; actress; cast
in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
ninja (esp. those serving the Uesugi clan during the Sengoku period)
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
itinerant priest; wandering monk; mendicant; clouds and water
a little; a bit; slightly
pomegranate (Punica granatum)
great wisdom; excellent disposition; strength (to face something); willpower; vigor
to (an extent); up to; there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...; even if there is no need to ... (at least ...)
start; leaving; marching off
merits; distinguished services
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
suspicious; doubtful; dubious; questionable; fishy
roundabout road; curving road
provincial samurai in the middle ages, who engaged in agriculture in peacetime
awning (over a window, doorway, etc.); eaves (of a roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap); brim; classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
awning (over a window, doorway, etc.); eaves (of a roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap); brim; classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
in name only; titular; nominal
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
to stand still (for a while); to remain in one place; to stand alone (of a building, statue, tree, etc.); to stand quietly; to wander about; to loiter
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
written seal; stylized signature
scent bag; sachet; scent gland
to lose one's cool; to blow one's top; to flip one's lid; to get angry
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
number of times; frequency; count
what was said; what it means; origin of a story (or tradition, etc.)