this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...
reality; actuality; hard fact
return; reversion; comeback; carriage return
lower region; lower part; region below
means of transportation; transport service
theory; standard procedure; common strategy; established tactics
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
again; once again; yet again
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
hard-to-do; difficult; tough; awkward; tricky
shooting down (an aircraft)
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
power; motive power; three-phase electricity
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
person willing to take on a role; willing candidate
Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period); Kyoto-Osaka region; Kansai region
to be hot on a person's heels
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
amount of material resources
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
war; battle; match; game; competition
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air