something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
two mighty rivals; (lit.) dragon and tiger
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
successively; one after another
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
rush (of people or activity); rush (sudden forward motion); rush hour; rushes; dailies
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; pile of 3 cards of the same value in oicho-kabu
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to grow up; to become an adult
location without an address; unnumbered plot of land
(hand-to-hand) fight; grapple; scuffle; struggling (with a problem, task, etc.); grappling; wrestling
delicious; skillful; skilled; expert
playfulness; mischivousness; naughtiness
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
at that time; in those days
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
someone who is in their element; (lit.) fish that has found water
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
after a long time; for the first time in a while
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
don't you think?; indicates question
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
to snarl (at each other); to growl (angrily); to quarrel; to fight; to argue
improper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox method; evil course; evil path; heresy
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance