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
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
postponement; deferment; adjournment
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
smoothly; with a slipping or sliding motion
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
and what is worse; to make matters worse
slope; slanting surface; bevel
to tumble down; to roll down
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
slightest connection; slender connection; sliver (e.g. of hope); one thread
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
unable to do (as one wishes); able to do only with great effort; almost impossible to do; beyond one's control; not always turning out as one wishes; not going the way one wants it to
irritation; annoyance; frustration
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetence; ineffectiveness
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
regulation; adjustment; control
to be dizzy; to be disoriented; to be dazzled; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.)
to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
atrium; well (in building); blow-by; blow-bye; drafty; draughty
edged tool; cutting instrument; knife
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to push aside; to brush aside
good news; happy news; glad tidings
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
two times; twice; two degrees
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
sunlight filtering through trees
for a while; for some time; for a period
proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to (an extent); up to; there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...; even if there is no need to ... (at least ...)