to be steamed (properly, e.g. rice); to be stuffy; to grow musty; to get close
to accept one's inferiority; to take one's hat off to someone; to give up; to surrender; to strike one's colors
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
vigor; vigour; ardor; ardour; high spirits
great victory; crushing victory
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
end; close; conclusion; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
to take action; to start; to get started; to begin to do
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
collapsing in the middle of a bout; breaking down (while in the middle of something); faltering halfway
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
whole army; whole team; all armies; all teams
person who has rendered distinguished service
shady; underhanded; questionable
taking something into consideration; making allowances; discounting
spurt of blood (from one's victim)
to congratulate; to wish (someone) well; to celebrate
cheerful; bright; clear; clean; honest
tattling; telling on (someone)
to hit and break open; to crush; to smash
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
loser; failure; underdog; unmarried and childless older woman
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
child; small person; dwarf; midget; narrow-minded person; mean person
(your, his, her) daughter
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to bend (with great force); to twist; to wrench; to distort (the truth)
imperial court; royal court
notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties
to be impolite; to be discourteous
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm