to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
performance (of a duty); fulfillment (of a promise); fulfilment; execution (of a contract); discharge; implementation
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
free (of charge); gratuitous
rustling of leaves; rustling of grass
endorsement (of a cheque, bill, etc.); verification of authenticity (written on the back of a scroll); certificate of authenticity; note written on the back of a scroll; comment; proof
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced
(with) only the clothes one happens to wear; (with) only the clothes on one's back; (still) wearing the same clothes as before (e.g. before falling asleep)
mikoshi; portable Shinto shrine carried through the streets during festivals; lower back; waist; hips
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
business discussion; negotiation
unruly (e.g. of a child); unyielding; disobedient; strong-willed
beginning; clue; starting point
useful thing; usable article; present; gift
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
nesting hole; burrow; den
internal conflict; family quarrel; domestic trouble
Kōzuke (former province located in present-day Gunma Prefecture)
offering a full report to a superior
Kantō (region comprising Tokyo and surrounding prefectures); Kantō (eastern half of Japan; during the feudal era)
to make one's own; to take possession of
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
hazy; dim; faint; minced fish or meat that is seasoned and fried
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
bunch of flowers; bouquet
wings of a stage; side stage; coulisse
one by one; in detail; minutely
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
huh; I'll be damned; well!
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
best members (selected for a team); (lineup of) top players; A-team
(not) a single person; (no) one
positive (e.g. thinking); positive; positive (pole); anode
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
inside the encampment; within the camp
depending on; dependent on