to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
secret trick; hidden method; trick of the trade; cheat (in a video game)
to do something distinguished; to perform great deeds; to distinguish oneself (e.g. in war)
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
lower grades of primary school (first, second, and sometimes third grades)
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
tone (of voice); manner of talking
with these words; while saying
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
by myself; in person; by oneself
something like ...; something called ...
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)
to bring (someone into a place); to lead into
occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
since then; from that time; ever since
be (that) as it may; having said that
prohibition; inhibition; ban
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
confections; sweets; candy; cake
pot (esp. teapot, coffee pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
clumsy; awkward; unskillful; incompetent; inept; bungling
curse; spell; malediction
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for