previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
gunfight; exchange of shots; firefight
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
God; god; ace; king; superior person
festival; feast; carnival
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
sumo wrestling; wrestler; rikishi
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
tradition; legend; folklore
Autumn Tournament (held in Tokyo in September)
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
match; game; bout; contest
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
colored pencil; coloured pencil
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
overall victory; championship
prize money; monetary award; reward
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
special selection; finest pick; top pick
geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate