on time; on schedule; punctually
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
to make a lasting impression
charm; fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to captivate
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
being very popular; being in great demand; octopus dried on skewers
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
at the same time; at once; just as ...; the moment ...; (but) at the same time; as well as
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
prime time (on television or radio); peak time
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
the same; the said; likewise
time; season; period; phase; stage
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
push; pushing (someone to do something); pressuring; pushing (an update, content, etc.); push (stack operation)
to squeeze; to wring out; to narrow down; to refine
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
skill; expertise; experience; proficiency; mastery; dexterity
technique; art; skill; move
you could say; you might say; verging on the
to serve as a reference; to provide useful information; to be helpful; to be informative; to be instructive
to win and advance to the next round
principle; theory; fundamental truth
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
size; dimension; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
I appreciate your efforts
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
briskly with small steps; trotting
counting by the minute (of a schedule, etc.)
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
newcomer; new figure; new member; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards); Homo sapiens