to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
to recite; to chant; to read aloud
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in (e.g. mud); to get bogged down in; to get lodged in
dozens; scores of; decades
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
the staff; inside the department
to speak; to hear a voice
gravity; gravitation; gravitational pull
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
failure; defeat; mistake; unconsciousness
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
to put one's strength into
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
to be hard (to do); to be difficult; to require much effort; to be laborious; to be backbreaking; to have trouble (doing)
to irritate; to offend; to provoke; to get on one's nerves
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
conviction; belief; confidence
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear; to be dispelled
with a crack; with a smash
first game; first round (e.g. of a tournament)
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting (a difficulty); overcoming; exceeding; passing
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
laying (a railroad, pipes, naval mines, etc.); construction
very loud volume; megavolume
to wait for a favorable chance; to wait for a favourable chance
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air