to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
to glare at each other; to confront each other
being beaten by one's opponent's persistence; being outlasted; running out of patience; giving in; succumbing (to)
high-pressure salesmanship; the hard sell; aggressive peddling
to be transparent; to be easily seen through; to be obvious; to be apparent
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
on rare occasions; once in a blue moon
humanity and justice (esp. in Confucianism); virtue; duty; formal greeting (between yakuza, street vendors, gamblers, etc.); (gang's) moral code
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
bundle; control; management
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
keeping a secret; secrecy; confidentiality
meeting; assembly; gathering; congregation; convention; rally
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
joining a political party
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person
unshakeable (e.g. belief); invincible; steadfastness; firmness; unwavering (e.g. support); absolutely secure
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick
to polish up; to shine up
remote place; backcountry; the sticks; hinterland
deliberately; intentionally; on purpose; purposely
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings