hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.); discipline; solidarity
way to go!; attaboy!; hear, hear!
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
-ing and -ing (e.g. "coming and going"); doing such things as ...; expresses a command; (arch.) to be; (arch.) indicates completion or continuation of an action
perverseness; perversity; perverse person; difficult person; contrary person
ripple (on water); wavelet
to decorate with many bright colours (colors); to create a beautiful variegated pattern; to manipulate skillfully
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
nth year in the Taishō era (1912.7.30-1926.12.25)
dead end; blind alley; no through road (i.e. on signage); end; end of the road; end point
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
lightly and smoothly (of movements); swiftly; glidingly; (progressing) smoothly; (solving) easily
right above; just above; directly above; directly overhead
to boost; to force up; to push up
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
lightly; wide (open); gapingly; suddenly; unexpectedly
raging waves; stormy seas; hardships; troubles; adversities
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
firing in rapid succession; volley of shots
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
attack; drive; advance; invasion
fight; battle; combat; struggle (for rights, higher wages, etc.); strife; (labor) dispute
to exterminate; to eradicate; to wipe out; to let (fire) go out; to let die (e.g. flowers); to run out of
enlightenment; spiritual awakening; reaching one's peak (as a performer, etc.); reaching the highest echelons; gaining eyesight; restoring eyesight
huge rock; firmness; solidity
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
to give up; to admit defeat; to throw in the towel
bird of paradise (Paradisaeidae family)
accusation; complaint; charge; suit; legal action; legal proceedings
stake all (on something); play for all or nothing; throwing all into a task
compression; condensing; shortening; compression (of data)
repose of a soul; ceremony for the repose of a departed soul
to mount (a horse, bicycle, etc.); to straddle; to sit astride; to span (an area, time, etc.); to extend over; to spread over
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment