to gain a victory; to win
to nail (to something); to nail down; to bang (e.g. one's head); to knock; to throw (at a wall, on the floor, etc.); to fling (at)
gate (for entry, boarding, etc.); gate; logic element
dark gray; dark grey; donjiki (clerical dress)
unevenness; bumpiness; roughness; imbalance; inequality; unevenness
nakedness; nudity; bareness; nakedness; being penniless; concealing nothing
naked tribe; people who are habitually naked (or half-naked) at home, in hotel rooms, etc.; people who use their smartphone (or other portable device) without a case
middle section of a song (in gagaku or noh)
stirring; slight movement
no need to guess; certainly
cesspool; sink; manure sink
first attack; first strike; first blow
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
durability; persistence; stamina; endurance; staying power
(street) corner; turn (in the road); bend; turning point; watershed
second train to depart; following train; next train
firm; strong; solid; stable
high spirits; gleeful mood
creeping at night into a woman's bedroom; stealing into a girl's bedroom at night to make love; sneaking visit
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
to jostle; to crowd; to haggle
kiss; squeak (of a mouse); with a slurp
younger scholar; future reference
to slip out (e.g. of a comment, remark, etc.); to utter unintentionally; to pour from one's lips (of words); to flow freely (of speech); to rush out of one's mouth
to serve as a reference; to provide useful information; to be helpful; to be informative; to be instructive
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
specialist shop; shop specializing in a particular type of product
assortment; product lineup
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
small mustache; short mustache
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
phantom; vision; something fleeting; short-lived dream; fabled item; mythical thing
blacksmithing; forging; smithery; blacksmith; smith
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested