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しんしゅつきぼつ (shinshutsu kibotsu)
Appearing and disappearing unpredictably.
その怪盗は神出鬼没で、どこから現れるのかわからない。
The phantom thief appears out of nowhere, impossible to predict.
神出鬼没の動きで相手を翻弄した。
His unpredictable movements confused the opponent — he appeared and disappeared like a phantom.
いいつたいろう (ii tsu tairō)
Defeating an enemy by waiting for them to tire while conserving one’s own strength.
将軍は以逸待労の策で敵軍を疲弊させた。
The general used a strategy of conserving his own strength while waiting for the enemy to tire.
相手を消耗させてから攻める。以逸待労の戦法だ。
He let the enemy tire themselves out before attacking — a strategy of defeating the enemy at one’s ease.
せいてんはくじつ (seiten hakujitsu)
Being completely cleared of suspicion; pure and upright.
彼は無罪を証明され、青天白日の身となった。
He was proven innocent and freed, his name cleared completely.
疑いが晴れ、青天白日の気分を味わった。
His name was cleared, and he felt the clarity of a blue sky and bright sun.
きしょうてんけつ (kishō tenketsu)
The four-part structure of introduction, development, turn, and conclusion in writing or storytelling.
この文章は起承転結がしっかりしていて読みやすい。
This essay is easy to read because its structure follows a clear introduction, development, twist, and conclusion.
彼の話は起承転結がしっかりしていて聞きやすい。
His story had a clear introduction, development, turn, and conclusion, making it easy to follow.
かいとうらんま (kaitō ranma)
To solve a complicated problem with decisive skill.
彼は複雑な問題を快刀乱麻のごとく解決した。
He solved the complex problem as swiftly as cutting through tangled threads with a sharp sword.
複雑な問題を快刀乱麻を断つように一手で解決した。
He solved the complicated problem in one move, like cutting a tangled knot with a sharp blade.
いちもうだじん (ichimō dajin)
To round up and capture all at once.
警察は一網打尽に犯人グループを逮捕した。
The police arrested the entire group of criminals in one sweep.
逃げる敵を一網打尽にして試合を終わらせた。
He caught all the fleeing enemies in one net, ending the match.
ひゃっかりょうらん (hyakka ryōran)
A profusion of blooming flowers; a gathering of many outstanding people or talents.
春の庭は百花繚乱で、色とりどりの花が咲き誇っていた。
The spring garden was in full bloom, a dazzling display of countless flowers.
コートに並ぶユニフォームの色は百花繚乱のようだった。
The colors of the uniforms on the court were like a profusion of blooming flowers.
あんしんりつめい (anshin ritsumei)
Peace of mind and acceptance
安心立命の境地に達した僧侶。
A monk who has reached peace of mind and acceptance.
「何があっても慌てない。安心立命の境地だ。」
No matter what happens, you stay calm — that’s peace of mind and acceptance of fate.
わようせっちゅう (wayō secchū)
Japanese-Western fusion
この家は和洋折衷のデザインだ。
This house has a Japanese-Western fusion design.
和洋折衷の弁当は、外国人選手にも好評だった。
The Japanese-Western fusion bento was a hit even with foreign players.
しつじつごうけん (shitsujitsu gōken)
Unpretentious and robust
質実剛健な校風で知られる学校。
A school known for its unpretentious and robust atmosphere.
派手さはないが、質実剛健なプレーで勝利をつかんだ。
Without flashiness, he won with a solid and robust play.