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
both (people); the two of them
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
from now on; in the future; hereafter; ahead of us; down the road
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
in addition to that; furthermore; moreover; by; with
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
to lose sight of; to miss
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
if so; in that case; in that situation
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; fatigue (of metal, etc.)
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
tackling (to the ground); tackle (in rugby, hockey, etc.); tackle (position in American football); fishing tackle
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
smooth (i.e. without problems)
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full; at a maximum
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to creep about; to crawl around
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
with a friendly grin; smilingly
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent