to jostle; to crowd; to haggle
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
(right at the) side; just beside
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to retort; to quickly turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction; to cut the wheel
contest of strength; trial of strength
one's own strength and skill alone (without money, connections, etc); nothing to rely on but oneself; (being) self-made
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
backstep (dancing, sports); set-back (motorcycle) footrests
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
attachment; adhesion; insistence; tenacity; fixation; obsession
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
to hide; to keep to oneself
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
will to fight; fighting spirit; morale
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
to have a good idea; to be able to predict
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to be outpushed; to lose a pushing competition
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
regarding as dangerous; identifying as a threat
to serve as a reference; to provide useful information; to be helpful; to be informative; to be instructive
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
ancient times; prehistoric times; the distant past; a very long time ago
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
firm; unshakeable; resolute
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
to become ...-ish; to appear like ...; to have a touch of ...; to become stained with ...; to become steeped with ...; to become smeared with ...
cold sleep; suspended animation
and so; therefore; for that reason
be (that) as it may; having said that
pushing; support; backing; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
elbowroom; leeway; room; reserve; margin; allowance
opposite; reverse; contrary; front and back; parallel to; back to back
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious
to bear fruit; to take effect
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)