crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
to assemble; to put together; to set up; to form (words, sentences, etc.)
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
saving (e.g. time, money, resources); economising; economizing
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting (a difficulty); overcoming; exceeding; passing
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
menu; bill of fare; program; programme; schedule
many; much; a great amount; (arch.) excessive amount
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
visual confirmation; sighting
extremely; very; really; super; so
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak