fragment; small piece; scrap; shred (e.g. of emotion); trace; bit
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to swallow up (in a crowd, whirlpool, the darkness, etc.); to suck in
to put one's strength into
(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 speak; to say; to vocalize
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
with a slip; with a slide
posture; position; stance
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
to accept; to receive; to agree
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
unlimited; unrestricted; limitless
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
good (place to leave off); convenient
wooden joint; wood joinery; kumite; sparring; yotsu-gumi clinch; mutual grappling hold; underhand pass with clasped hands (volleyball)
having done ... by mistake; having messed up ...
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; preliminary selection; screening (e.g. of applicants); provisional election
recommendation; referral; endorsement
final selection (in a competition, match, etc.)
exemption; exoneration; discharge
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
consecutive victories; series of victories; winning streak
after that; afterwards; thereafter
management; administration; operation
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
third place; third rank; third rank (in the Japanese court system); Trinity; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
rich person; wealthy person
(political) power; authority; influence
evening meal; dinner; supper
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam