for a change; for variety's sake
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below; to wedge; to play a wedge
background character (in a manga, anime, etc.); mob (in a video game); non-player character; NPC
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to knock (someone) off their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
sharp (blade, image, mind, etc.); sharp; number sign; hash sign; mechanical pencil
to tremble; to shiver; to shake
substitute for a proper greeting (e.g. gift)
consumption tax (incl. sales tax, VAT, excise duty, etc.)
bedridden; confined to bed
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
field in which one acts unchallenged; unrivaled sphere of activity; one's monopoly
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
popular figure; person in demand; favorite; favourite
literally; to the letter; literal
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
day after day; day by day
favorable influence; favourable influence
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
mudslinging contest; mudslinging match
slight increase; marginal rise
urgent business; pressing need; imperative
prefix for forming ordinal numbers
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
under repair; out of service; being adjusted
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
delay; putting off; procrastination
trip abroad; overseas travel
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
to let your hair down; to have fun after a period of work or stress
to be crowded; to be packed; to be jammed