for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to install; to embed
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to stain one's honour (of a man); to hurt one's reputation; to bring shame upon oneself; to become less of a man
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
that is to say; so that means
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
proposal; offer; request; application
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
to attack; to go for; to come at; to pounce on; to jump on; to swoop down on
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
completely (beaten, defeated, etc.); thoroughly; utterly; black and blue; to a pulp
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
energy; energy; strength; energy source; energy resource; food energy
price; cost; value; worth; value
exceptional item; extraordinary product
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
verification; confirmation; on-site inspection (by a judge, investigator, etc.) to gather physical evidence; verification
audience seating (noh theater); audience (esp. in noh)
short pause; short interval
moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative; sente; move that forces a response from the opponent, allowing the player to retain the initiative
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time