the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; (opponent's) weak point; (arch.) force attacking the rear of a castle; (arch.) official in charge of imprisoning offenders
murder; homicide; manslaughter
sandstorm; noise (video); snow
seeing someone off and later welcoming them back; taking someone to and fro
mother-in-law; foster mother; stepmother
all one's life; throughout one's life; as long as one lives
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
happy event; auspicious event; matter for congratulation
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
eccentric; queer; unconventional; peculiar; original
gourmet food; delicious food; dining on gourmet food; following a lavish diet; living as an epicure
to take off one's hat to a person; to acknowledge another's superiority
to compete for the first place; to be one of the two best
old-timer; veteran; senior; old stump; old roots
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
normal operation (of a train service, bus service, etc.); running normally; normal state of affairs; business as usual
always conducting oneself as though one were on a battlefield; being combat ready at all times (of a person)
strength training; resistance training
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
downward compatible; backward compatible; upward compatible; forward compatible; providing the same function while being more effective (esp. in games)
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
soul; spirit; willpower; vitality; something as important as one's own life; something invaluable
concentration; density; cardinality
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
counter for tours, cycles, rounds, circuits, etc.
round robin; having no losing tickets (of a lottery); brute force (in cryptography); using all combinations
to score an ippon; to score a full point (in judo, kendo, etc.); to one-up (someone); to defeat (in an argument); to score (against someone)
one round; one tour; one circuit; one patrol
favoritism; favouritism; partiality; prejudice; bias
slight superiority (in knowledge, experience, ability, etc.); being slightly older
beginning of hostilities; beginning of competition; first match (in a series)
have to do; must; should; ought to
have to do; must; should; ought to
comeback; recovery; restoration; rally
to reinsert; to put in again; to refocus (one's mind); to renew (one's resolve); to pour again (e.g. tea); to brew afresh
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
levying; requisitioning; compulsory enlistment; recruitment; conscription
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
well-built body; large body; full-figured body
memory; ability to remember