many people; a large number of people
to be very far apart from; to be remote; to be quite different from
racing noisily (in a car, motorcycle, etc.); roaring (e.g. down the street)
torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
earthenware pot (used as a decanter); jar; jug
tall and steep; severe and dignified; severe and cruel
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
many; a lot; much; multitude
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
to go first; to take the lead; to lead the way
broad policy; overriding principle
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
main principle; gist; general plan; guidelines; outline
password; watchword; motto; slogan
certainty; reality; regular; permanent; samadhi (state of intense concentration achieved through meditation)
leaving everything up to someone else
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
infantry; infantryman; foot soldier
to look attractive; to look nice
(flower) bud; promising young person; budding beauty
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
threat; intimidation; menace
threat; intimidation; menace
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
in earnest; single-minded; with intense concentration; one and only; unique
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
rod; pole; neck (of a shamisen, etc.); shamisen; beam (i.e. the crossbar of a balance); single line (esp. as a flying formation for geese); penis