crane (any bird of the family Gruidae, esp. the red-crowned crane, Grus japonensis)
paper crane; origami crane
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to reach the peak of something (e.g. luxury, hardships, etc); to be extremely (e.g. busy); to exhaust completely; to have nothing left (e.g. to say)
gasping for breath; puffing and panting; wheezing
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to squander (one's money); to run through (one's fortune); to lose money (e.g. by gambling)
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)
to spring up; to leap to one's feet; to jump up and down
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
with a click; with a snap
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
obi (kimono sash); obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product); band; belt; cingulum; radio or television program broadcast in the same time slot on all or most days
portable brush-and-ink case; quiver (archery)
weight (for scales); counterweight
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
single combat; duel; one-on-one fight
to get dressed up; to treat oneself
to claim victims; to cause casualties
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
sound of voice; vocal sound
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
to launch oneself upon; to make one's debut
immediately; right away; on the spot
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
good policy; wise policy; best plan
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
calm; composed; leisurely
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
there is nothing; having nothing
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
to scribble (down); to write quickly; to dash off
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
assembling (in full force); muster; lining up; gathering; getting together
out of the question; unthinkable; impossible