the proof of the pudding is in the eating; the proof is in the pudding; don't knock it till you've tried it; you can't tell unless you try
to rush over; to run up to
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
to kick (at someone, something)
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
to pluck; to pick; to tear
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
best regards; please remember me; please treat me favorably (favourably); please take care of
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
emission; emanation; letting out (feelings); venting; divergence (of light); divergence
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to become; to appear like; to have a touch of; to look like
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
coherence; order; focus; point
two people alike; two of a kind; kissing cousins; cut from the same cloth
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
with a clink; with a flop; suddenly; all of a sudden
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
untiringly; persistently; without losing interest
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
to do something without any particular intention or mind to do so
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
resuscitation; regeneration; reformation; rehabilitation; playback; regeneration (sound, etc.)
lesson; section (in an organization); division; counter for lessons and chapters (of a book)
somehow; for some reason or other
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
railway station; train station; staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan); counter for railway stations and bus stations
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); to spare (time, money, etc.)