to return a punch; to strike back; to hit (the ball) straight back; to plow up; to plough up; to renovate (cotton fabric)
each and every one of them; every last one of them; all a bunch of
to worry (about); to be worried (about); to be troubled (by); to be pained (by); to be distressed (by)
putting one's life on the line; giving everything one has got; acting out of desperation
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
annual tree ring; growth ring; experience in life
throwing down; dropping; airdrop; investment
acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance
temporary (suspension) bridge; makeshift bridge; bridge (between cultures, generations, etc.); link; walkway (constructed on a cliff face); plank path
overtaking; passing; pursuit (event)
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
elective subject or course
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
back off!; leave me alone!
prior engagement; previous appointment; prior agreement; previous promise; previous contract
buzzer; personal alarm (loud buzzer to attract attention in case of attack)
slightly early; just before
decorative lights; illumination
change in appearance; transformation
as of the end of (today, this month, etc.); to make (today, etc.) the last (day)
needle-point holder (in ikebana); frog
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
leaf venation; leaf nervature; leaf vein; leaf nerve
Buddha; Shakyamuni; Buddhist image; figure of Buddha; the dead; dead person
to have a showdown; to settle (e.g. a dispute)
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
fine (grain, workmanship, etc.); close (weave); delicate; precise; accurate; careful
meaning; connotation; denotation