culmination; acme; height; peak; ultimate; perfection
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
release (of information, documents, etc.); disclosure; display; discovery
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
on the occasion of; at the time of
to weave into; to interweave; to incorporate; to include; to put in
artistic modulations in traditional Japanese performances; opening, middle and climax (end)
consists of; comprises; is made up of
planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up
order; ordering; beginning; start; foreword; preface
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
viewer (esp. of television, streaming video content); audience; viewership; listener (occ. of radio, audio streaming content)
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to do someone in; to bump someone off
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out
forum (in an ancient Roman city); form; shape
power; authority; might; influence; dignity; majesty
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. in boxing, baseball)
programme; program; plans; arrangements
composition (of painting); structural outline; compositional arrangement
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
rush (of people or activity); rush (sudden forward motion); rush hour; rushes; dailies
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle