beyond one's control; nothing one can do
to wipe the slate clean; to start anew
to one's heart's content; as much as one likes; without reserve; freely; to the full
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
astounding; startling; world-shaking; amazing; earth-shattering
concession; conciliation; compromise
revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
secondary; of secondary importance
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
to pass judgment (judgement); to make a decision
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
general election (of the lower house); fan popularity voting (esp. for idols); popularity contest
labor union; labour union; trade union
one's support (power) base; the base of one's support in an electorate
about; on; regarding; per; for every
chilly; rather cold; somewhat cold
left wing; left wing (of a bird or aircraft); left wing (of an army, building, etc.); left flank; left field; left fielder
to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
vote; ballot; label; ticket; tag
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance
with no regard to appearances; not caring about how one looks
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
fierce; intense; severe; very; extremely; terribly
attachment (to); tenacity of purpose
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
precipitous cliff; sheer precipice; critical situation
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after