whirlwind; sensation; commotion; hullabaloo
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on); to zero in (on)
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
field of vision; view; one's outlook (e.g. on life); one's horizons
contraction; narrowing; stricture; stenosis
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
bikini armor (e.g. in anime, video games); skimpy armor
large build; large pattern
long hair (usu. of a man)
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
to cut down; to chop down; to fell
recommendation; referral; endorsement
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; for good reason; there is a (good) reason that ...
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
eye for people; ability to judge character
feeling keenly; fully realizing
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
state of the war; war situation
complete change; about-face
stagnation; hindrance; delay
giving a loud pep talk; encouraging (someone) strongly in a loud voice
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction