retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
inverted position (tarot card, etc.); reversed position
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)
heaven and earth; top and bottom
standing firm; holding out
pitching ability; counter for pitches
boomerang; swim briefs; Speedos
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
assorted vegetables for sukiyaki (esp. green onion)
to pull out; to draw out; to disconnect; to steal contents of; to pilfer (from); to pickpocket
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
another world (esp. in fiction); otherworld; parallel universe; different-dimension world; isekai
to bring close; to bring near; to associate with (someone); to keep company with; to let come close
covered with; stained; smeared
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
to push (something) against
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
flabby; limp; soft and pliable
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to stretch; to extend; to gain influence; to become stronger; to go further; to extend one's journey; to smooth out
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
to feel hungry; to get hungry
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to give; to do (something) for
heaven and earth; the universe; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth