to see to it that ...; to make sure that ...; to try to ...; to make an effort to ...
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
test of one's strength; test of one's ability
while; on the same occasion; at the same time; along with
event held the night before another event; eve (of a festival) (e.g. Christmas Eve)
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to tingle with excitement; to be full of excitement; to be thrilled
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up
thin arm; slender arm; slender means; meager ability to earn a living
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
substitution; material; price; margin (e.g. for stapling, etc.); area required for something; (arch.) shiro (unit of land area equal to one-fiftieth of a tan; approx. 19.83 m.sq.)
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
haughty; holding one's head high
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
if it is (the case that ...)
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
to have heard somewhere; to sound familiar
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
diverse; various; wide-ranging
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
unexpected meeting; coincidence
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
deep regret; bitter disappointment; chagrin; vexation
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
deep knowledge; attainments; scholarship
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...