light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
to fire into; to shoot into
having said that; on the other hand; (but) then; (but) still
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
noninclusion in a team; not being chosen to play
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
at least; at most; (even) just
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
frivolous; flippant; superficial; flattery; (insincere) compliments
poor thing!; pour soul!; what a pity!
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
feather; plume; wing; blade (of a fan, propeller, etc.); shuttlecock (in badminton); shuttlecock (in hanetsuki); arrow feathers
successive; consecutive; back-to-back; one after another
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
milli-; 10^-3; millimetre; millimeter
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
moment; brief space of time
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
what kind of thing; anything (else); nothing (but)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple
to weave together; to interweave; to intermingle
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
touch; contact; contact (with people); dealings; tangency
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to enjoy the beauty of; to appreciate; to admire
coward; weakling; scaredy cat; wimp; sissy