fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
to make up a shortfall; to cover a shortage; to compensate for a shortage; to fill a gap
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
forced to use; forced into a position
the moment of meeting (of two people, vehicles, etc.); the moment of running into each other; the moment of crossing paths
band (e.g. conduction, valence); belt (e.g. Van-Allen, asteroid, etc.)
to reel; to wind; to turn (pages); to flip through (a book); to count (e.g. the days); to open one-by-one
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
to suffer damage; to be deceived
dignity; majesty; sanctity
to flutter down (of leaves, petals, etc.); to fall as if dancing
to cut downward; to slash downward
to blossom; to flower; to bloom; to flower (of a civilization, talent, etc.); to flourish; to become widespread
gaping (e.g. mouth, wound); (opening) wide; wide open; snapping up (e.g. bait); biting into (food); gobbling up
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
discharging (electrically; e.g. of a battery); electrical discharge; discharge
attack; attack (on a difficult task); tackling; making an assault (on a summit); attack
to approve (of); to be in favor of; to be in favour of
advance; moving forward; progress
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
to stab (into); to thrust (violently); to plant (in the ground, snow, etc.); to set; to stick (upright)
depending on the way ...; depending on how ...; according to how ...
ennui; boredom; listlessness; languor
to the end; entirely; in full
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
expert; skillful person; good move (in shogi, go, etc.); clever move
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
aforementioned; above-mentioned
water pistol; squirt gun; water gun
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
decline; ebb; failure; decay; decrease; loss
chasing too far; pursuing relentlessly