model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
exactly the opposite (of); completely opposite; quite contrary
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
double; twice (as much); twofold
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
coach; coaching; training
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick; bamboo sword
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
rare; exceptional; extraordinary; unique; incomparable; unparalleled
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
three; three years of age
game; match; contest; competition; sport; (sporting) event
three years; third school year (e.g. of high school)
overall victory; championship; winning the title; (being in) heaven; bliss; perfect contentment
personal history; background; career
shooto; martial arts competition leading to knockouts or submission
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
description; expression (in words); qualification (e.g. of a noun with an adjective); form; figure; appearance
showy but worthless; impressive-looking but without substance; all show and no substance; not as good as it looks; deceptive
yawn; yawning; kanji "yawning" radical (radical 76)
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
to rest one's chin in one's hands
fluently (speaking a foreign language); incessantly (speaking); glibly; one after the other (flipping through pages); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
reasoning; inference; deduction; mystery genre; detective genre
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
money tree; gold mine; cash cow; jade plant (Crassula ovata); money plant
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
failure; mistake; blunder
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood