to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
to give off sparks; to spark; to have a heated argument; to fight fiercely
to go out (of a fire, etc.); to die out (before burning to ash); to fall through (of plans, etc.); to fizzle out; to come to nothing
loss of fighting spirit; losing the will to fight
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
to live; to reside; to inhabit
to help (someone) to their feet; to help (someone) up
of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
easily mixed up (e.g. similar words); easily mistaken; confusing; misleading; equivocal; ambiguous
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
firm; unshakeable; resolute
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing
dashi; Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp
to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
seasoning; flavour; flavor
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
previous generations; people of the past; ancients
recognition; acquaintance
anonymous report; (secret) information; tip-off; informing (against)
arguing back and forth; bandying words; verbal tug-of-war
hiring from another company; recruitment; quick costume change (taking off outer costume); drawing (wire, pipes, metal plate); extraction; pulling out
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
central; main; just (done); counter for consecutive losses
superior; superiors; senior
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
in order; in turn; one by one
to win; to achieve; to gain; to obtain; to secure
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
interruption; interference; butting in
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice
ace; ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
complete ruin; collapse; losing (something) completely (e.g. face)