in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
hot (e.g. from the oven); steaming (from the pot); fresh; fresh (e.g. out of university); new (e.g. married couple)
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to step back; to walk backwards
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to prostrate oneself (before)
if so; in that case; in that situation
victory depends on the turn of fortune; winning and losing are both down to luck
to pity; to sympathize with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to appreciate; to recognize (someone's efforts)
signature; signing one's name; writing one's name (on); registration (of a bond)
all over Japan; throughout Japan
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
rapid completion; intensive training
preliminary test or trial; tryout; workout; warm-up
results; record; grades; marks
to give an order; to place an order; to have made to order
polite; courteous; hospitable; careful; handled with great care; treated with attention
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
state of mind; mentality; psychology
action; operation; process; agency; effect; function
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect
appearance; air; mien; getup
(one's) consideration; (taking) notice; interest; within the eye
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
to challenge (a person) to a fight
unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
thick; bulky; massive; heavy
successively; one after another
to that extent; so (much)
thick; bulky; massive; heavy
to be encouraged by initial success; to get a taste for; to yearn for more
third son; Occella iburia (species of poacher)