to charm; to bewitch; to enchant; to captivate; to fascinate
killing an enemy soldier before the start of a battle to raise spirits; blood offering; killing violently; bloodbath; menstruation
master of martial arts; practitioner of martial arts
unable to resist; unable to suppress
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned
carving; engraving; chiselled features
to knock together; to strike against each other; to clash; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance); to coordinate
even though things may appear this way
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
anaerosis; lack of breathing; sleep apnea; respiratory arrest; respiratory standstill
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
burdening; bearing; load (electrical, mechanical, etc.); stress; stress testing (of physical function or performance); provocative testing
nothing to be afraid of; trivial; not amounting to much; can't do anything
spreading around (news, etc.); talking about widely; noising about; circulating
chances of winning (a bet); odds
good-quality; superior in quality
good-for-nothing; parasite; deadbeat; loafer; drone; idler
heir to the throne; successor to the throne
obtaining agreement by consultation; matters settled in an interview
practical; matter-of-fact; realistic; utilitarian; pragmatic
having no idea; having no clue
sense of fulfillment; sense of completeness; sense of accomplishment; sense of contentment
understanding; comprehension
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
to result in death; to lead to death; to be fatal (e.g. disease)
wooden board; woodblock; woodblock printing
feature of the season; something characteristic of a particular season; poem about natural scenery or a particular season
to do in earnest; to concentrate on; to apply one's mind to
coping method; approach; how to deal with (problem, etc.)
grandfather; male senior-citizen
one's own potential; real ability; one's own strength
to hit the nail on the head; to guess exactly right
first and foremost; above all; most importantly of all
distance; perspective; far and near; here and there