victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to twist; to screw; to wrench; to sprain
to pick up; to adopt (a proposal); to take up (a topic); to take issue with; to make a problem of; to report (news); to cover
handle; grip; stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
the (one's) best pupil; the (one's) top disciple
(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
to move out (of); to leave; to vacate
off the top of one's head; from thin air; from memory
furnishings; implements; equipment
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
steel; steal (baseball, basketball)
file cabinet; filing cabinet; shelf of documents
clanging; empty; deserted
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
memo book; memo pad; notebook; notepad; scratchpad; scratch pad
play equipment; playground equipment
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
being attached (to); being affiliated (to); belonging (to); attached school; affiliated school
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
deep emotion; strong feelings
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
hokora; small wayside shrine
certification; attestation; authentication; Imperial attestation
groundwater; underground water