hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (of light); convergence
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
heaven and earth; top and bottom
to knock together; to strike against each other; to clash; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance); to coordinate
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
to yell; to shout; to scream; to bawl
inverted; upside down; reversed; back to front; wrong way round
to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block
support; backing; aid; assistance
to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand
to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
shelter; cover; screen; shield; obstruction; defilade
rearguard; rear guard; back (player)
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
rubble; debris; wreckage; trash; rubbish
worm; insect; insignificant person; pathetic person
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
to create (a sensation); to cause (a commotion); to give rise to (controversy); to raise (a cloud of dust); to kick up (dust)
to struggle for; to compete with; to vie with
to jump from one thing to another
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
three sides; small offering stand
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
impact (of a projectile); landing (of a bullet); striking
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
based on; derived from; building on; beginning with
legend; folklore; tradition