intensive; concentrated; focused
standard practice; playing by the book; established tactic; joseki (jōseki); standard sequence of moves (esp. in a corner)
in accordance with; according to
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
skill; dexterity; master hand
technique; art; skill; move
to try to unsettle someone; to throw off balance
surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
favourite aeroplane, camera or other machine (favorite, airplane)
old-fashioned; antiquated; anachronistic
hegemony; leadership; initiative
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
sphere; circle; range; category
bento; Japanese box lunch
shell (e.g. electron shell)
untreated; left unattended (to); still to be dealt with; unprocessed
suspended particles; floating matter
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
abacus; soroban; calculation (esp. of profit and loss); reckoning
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
to push aside; to push one's way through
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
accessory; fittings; appurtenances
to let (someone) play; to keep (someone) amused; to leave idle; to not make use of; to do; to do
distinguished family; famous family; noble family; prestigious organization (company, school, etc.)
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere