to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
another place; some other place; another (person or thing); other; beyond (one's expectations, imagination, etc.); outside
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live in luxury; to be proud; to be haughty
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
competent; suitable; qualified
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
rice field in a low place
ten-day period (in a month); ten-year period (in one's age); decade
failing college entrance exams and retaking them a year later
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion; metal wire with a prop animal (e.g. butterfly, bird) attached to the end; rod used to control the arm of a puppet (in bunraku)
to knock down; to bring down
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
companion; company; tritagonist; second supporting character
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
killing time; keeping oneself occupied; time killer; wasting time; waste of time
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
oh; ah; if there is; as for that; that is
resembling ...; having the traits or characteristics of ...; -looking; with a ...-like expression; with an air of ...
blond hair; blonde hair; golden hair
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
about this time; about now
strength training; resistance training; muscle-building
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made