to be imminent; to loom; to be approaching; to be impending
length (of an animal); body length
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
presumably; it seems that ...; I guess that ...; I suppose that ...; one could infer that ...
good luck (in battle); may fortune be with you
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to the best of one's meager ability; the little help one can be; though my help might not be worth much
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
legend; folklore; tradition
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)
joint struggle; common (united) front
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
going into battle; departure for the front; appearing (in a match); starting an election campaign
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
to ask (humbly); to request (humbly)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
awareness; realization; noticing
to know; to be aware (of); to be acquainted (with); to think; to consider; to believe
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
please be careful; please take care
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
and so; therefore; for that reason
as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early