we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; knowing; pregnant (pause)
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
way to die; means of dying; quality of one's death
to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity
many items; pressure of business
backward somersault; back handspring; backflip
triangle; triangular shape
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
dust; small debris (e.g. dirt, crumbs); trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit
to crumble away; to collapse
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
to kick into the air; to kick up; to kick from below
in good health; alive and well; going strong
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
to give a round of applause; to applaud
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
one's family; family member
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
such; this sort of; like this
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
training (esp. in-service); induction course
to see all (of); to see everything; to see clearly; to perceive clearly; to give up (on); to abandon
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
a diamond on a dunghill is still a diamond; quality is quality; an old eagle is better than a young crow; (lit.) even if it's rotten, it's still sea bream
short sleeved kimono (worn as an undergarment during the Heian period); padded silk garment
even though one has fallen on hard times; however down on one's luck one may be