the (one's) best pupil; the (one's) top disciple
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
skillful; clever; versatile; handy
total fire loss; completely burned
distress; wretched condition
to slip on (slippers, sandals, etc.); to hit (e.g. one's leg) against; to bash into; to push (one's opponent) down before he stands up
hard-line policy; tough measure
outside a port or harbor (harbour)
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
moment; brief space of time
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
hook; hook bracket (Japanese quotation mark)
in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
coming alongside (a boat, pier, etc.)
matter of time; question of time
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
lively; energetic; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound); penetrating
close call; narrow escape
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
baton (of command); order; command; direction
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
huh; I'll be damned; well!
calabash (Lagenaria siceraria); bottle gourd; gourd (container); calabash
skilled but shoddy; skilled but without style; skilled but lacking in refinement; skilled but shoddy performer; person who is skilled but lacks taste
to start pestering (someone); to pick a fight (with); to start giving (someone) a hard time
to become damaged; to break; to worsen; to spoil (one's mood); to decrease; to diminish (profits, gains)
requisition; commandeering; conscription
to scatter; to disperse; to spend on; to squander (e.g. one's fortune); to chase away (e.g. one's worries); to kill (pain)
mud; (wet) dirt; thief; Android (mobile operating system)
complete ignorance (usu. in reference to feigning); lack of knowledge
reformation; revolution; Meiji Restoration; Japan Innovation Party; Nippon Ishin no Kai
to give off (a smell, scent, aroma); to smell of; to perfume (a room, etc.); to hint at; to suggest; to insinuate