(this is only) the beginning; just the start; jonokuchi; lowest division in sumo
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to attack; to go for; to come at; to pounce on; to jump on; to swoop down on
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
appetizer or snack served with drinks; performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
hostile; adversarial; antagonistic
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
young child; toddler; child over 1 but not yet of school age
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to lead a life; to live a life
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
over-fond parent; doting parent
to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
extension of a straight line; (conclusion) following as an extension of (an argument)
to have an eye on; to zero in on
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
rabbit; hare; coney; cony; lagomorph (esp. leporids)
opening fully; full throttle; full power
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
quick; nimble; agile; sharp; shrewd; smart
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.