to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
insolent fellow; rude fellow
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
to affect someone's prestige; to be beneath one's dignity
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
whispering; murmuring; subdued
sharp-eared; have sharp ears; picks things up fast
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
focusing on only the good points or strong points; incorporating the benefits (while ignoring the drawbacks); picking the best of both (everything); cherry-picking (e.g. information)
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
outspoken; forthright; frank; direct
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to say; to tell; to state; to do
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to serve; to work for; to attend
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
taking no notice (of); thinking nothing of; disregarding; not aware of; completely ignoring; being out of consideration
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
to jump upon (a moving object)
after that; afterwards; thereafter
to chase; to run after; to pursue