to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
riskiness; (level of) danger
one after another; in succession
fast-talking; rapid talking
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
directly opposite; right in front
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
to be(come) intertwined; to be entangled
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
filthy; dirty (looking); drab
to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to trample down; to tread on; to ignore; to spurn
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
spell (that restricts one's movements); binding spell
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
clearing one's throat; cough
pleasant feeling; good vibes
older sister; lass; young lady
please; somehow or other; one way or another