something worth mentioning; something to count on; something problematic
grim; stern; stark; heartless
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
abusive language; violent language; wild words
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
dizzying (speed, changes, etc.); rapid; drastic; bewildering; hectic; bustling (e.g. world)
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
to hit; to beat; to shout at; to yell at
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
whirlwind; sensation; commotion; hullabaloo
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
nata; sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting (often with a rectangular blade)
to chop; to cut off; to chop off; to hack off
putting one's life on the line; giving everything one has got; acting out of desperation
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
to change; to alter; to run counter to; to go against; to make a mistake (in); to err
power of recovery; ability to recuperate; resilience
the situation reverses itself; the table is turned; the shoe is on the other foot
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack