confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
way (of doing); manner; method
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to look at (something) from another perspective; to put it the other way round; to visit the same prostitute or geisha for a second time
face value (of a security, bond, or currency); literal meaning; word for word (meaning); (at) face value
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
hard worker; hardworking person
to give directions; to issue instructions
to be discouraged; to shrink from
price; cost; value; worth; value
to place in a row; to line up; to range in order; to list one after another (e.g. excuses, reasons, complaints); to rattle off (e.g. lies, compliments); to reel off
four (fundamental) rules of arithmetic
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
phrase; clause; basic linguistic unit in Japanese grammar
emphasis; stress; accentuating (a feature or certain part); accenting; strong tone (of the market); firm tone
to insert; to interrupt; to slip in a word; to harbor (e.g. doubts); to harbour
to accomplish something; to leave a mark; to make an impression; to build a track record
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
continuance; survival; persistence; retention; duration
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
to find the resolve (to do); to make up one's mind (with); to act on a thought
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
to knock together; to strike against each other; to clash; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance); to coordinate
rare (or peculiar) animal
school building; schoolhouse
stark naked; completely naked; nude
woman who likes comics depicting male homosexual love
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
guarding; guard; railway bridge (over a road); (railroad) overpass; flyover
only one (person, thing); sole; highest; best; custom-made
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
to tremble; to shiver; to shake
sexual preference; sexual predilection
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
like father, like son; (lit.) you can't fight blood