to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
katsudon; pork cutlet served on top of a bowl of rice
cache; place to hide something
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
carrying out one's words; being as good as one's word; making good on one's promise
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
persistence; fortitude; indomitability
boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
henchman; follower; (arch.) adopted child
commander; commanding officer; CO
armed forces; military; (common) soldier; rank-and-file soldier; underling; ordinary employee
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex
ticklish; embarrassed; awkward; ill at ease (esp. when receiving public praise)
sashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
the very best; excellent; superb
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
arms; armament; taking up arms; arming oneself
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
Special Weapons and Tactics; SWAT
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
stability; steadiness; consistency; stable
large amount of baggage; bulky baggage; cargo
lodging together; training camp; boarding house
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
teacher; instructor; professor
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
destination (one is heading towards); goal
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
hustle; working hard; doing with enthusiasm; showing eagerness; being full of vigour
unidentifiable; unidentified
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy