intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
bottom of the water; bottom of the sea; river bottom
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
to stab each other; to sacrifice oneself in order to harm someone else
(facial) expression (esp. fierce, fearless, sinister, etc.); look
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
bubble; foam; froth; suds; lather; head (on beer)
revolving lantern; ever-changing scene (e.g. life flashing before one's eyes)
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
to run through; to run past
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
assertion; declaration; affirmation
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
phantom; vision; illusion
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
vengeful spirit (spawned from a living person's hate); doppelgänger; co-walker; wraith
phantom; vision; something fleeting; short-lived dream; fabled item; mythical thing
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
(rubbing, twisting) hard; with a squeal; with a creak; (drinking) in one sweep
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
way of using (something); way to use; how to use; way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment
to cry out in one's sleep (e.g. from having a nightmare); to moan (in anguish) in one's sleep
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
(muscular) explosiveness; explosive power; instantaneous force; quick responsiveness; instantaneity
to jump up; to leap up; to spring up
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
pulling down one's lower eyelid and sticking out one's tongue (as a taunt or gesture of contempt or rejection); no way!; no!; get lost!
one eye; one of one's eyes; being blind in one eye; person who is blind in one eye
to stick out one's tongue; to ridicule someone (behind their back); to laugh at someone
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped