crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
the height of folly; sheer stupidity
to run (a business); to operate; to carry out; to perform; to hold (a Buddhist or Shinto ceremony)
bravery; courage; heroism
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect; to honour; to honor
hostile party; enemy side
side effect; adverse reaction
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
from ancient times; from old times; from time immemorial
to be damaged; to receive damage
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) han (unit of land area, approx. 595.8 m^2)
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
comfort when sleeping; feel (of a bed, futon, etc.)
calls and sounds made by insects
to slide down; to slip down
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
adventurous spirit; sense of adventure
to live; to make a living; to get on with
to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
watchtower; observation tower; lookout
ease; relaxation; comfort; unwinding
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
the whole sky; the firmament; the heavens; the empyrean
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
secret base; hideout; hidden position
independently; individually; separately; alone; singlehanded; unassisted
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
everywhere; all over; throughout
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
to be unsteady; to reel; to shake; to waver; to be unsettled (feelings, thoughts, etc.)