nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
(spoken) line (in a play, film, comic, etc.); one's lines; comment; remark; stock phrase; set phrase
tell (Middle-Eastern archaeological mound)
in the meanwhile; during the time
moving from place to place; being passed around repeatedly; rolling about
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another; successively
competition; rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort; motivation; enthusiasm
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
independently; individually; separately; alone; singlehanded; unassisted
to fight (with); to cross swords; to compete (with); to argue (with); to have an argument; to have a dispute
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
pair; the two; both persons; both things
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
the six historical styles of writing kanji: large seal, small seal, clerical, triangular-swept clerical, running, and cursive
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
funny story; funny anecdote
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
armed forces; military; troops
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
close; intimate; on good terms
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
elder brother; big brother; one's senior; one's elder; old ingredients; stale ingredients
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
white; blank (e.g. paper); uncolored; innocent; not guilty; (arch.) bright
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique
attention; giving one's attention; focusing
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))