to be contrary to one's expectations
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
to proceed with; to continue with; to move on; to go forward; to pursue
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
loss of strength; exhaustion; weakness
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
then; well; so; well then
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
pent-up resentment; grudges and hard feelings
to become red; to redden; to blush
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
right behind; just behind; directly behind
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
heat shimmer; heat haze; shimmering of hot air
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to scrape out; to rake out (e.g. ashes); to bail out (e.g. water)
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to bend; to warp; to curve
close to; directly (e.g. staring); suddenly (e.g. stopping)
sexual preference; sexual predilection
assertion; declaration; affirmation
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of a restaurant)
to be constricted; to tighten (in the middle); to narrow
cylindrical; having no waist; undefined (waist); cylinder vase; stockpot
pouring all one's efforts into a single issue (goal, etc.); focusing entirely on one objective; single-minded approach; concentrated all-out effort; targeted strike
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
everything; anything; nothing
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
spiced sake (served at New Year's)
taste; liking; preference
to become clear; to be made public
no, not like that (but like this)