decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
fierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot; hard; bitter; keen
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
kobold (evil spirit in German folklore); goblin
siren (in Greek mythology)
warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai
going into battle; departure for the front
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
fourth day of the month; four days
spit; skewer; proxy (computer server)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
February; second month of the lunar calendar
ninth day of the month; nine days
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
shabu-shabu; thinly sliced meat boiled quickly with vegetables, and dipped in sauce
natto (fermented soybeans)
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; soy
soya bean; soybean; soy meat
memorial day; commemoration day; anniversary
annual function; annual event
twentieth day of the month; twenty days
rotation (of a post, role, etc.); taking turns
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
(in spite of) being old enough to know better
weird; disgusting; sickening
to be found; to be discovered
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
to speak with an accent; to be corrupted (of word); to mispronounce
corner; section; one horn; narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
to be nauseating; to be disgusting; to be revolting; to throw up; to vomit