kana; Japanese syllabaries (i.e. hiragana and katakana)
to blush; to have flushed cheeks
as much as possible; unbeatably; unsurpassably
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
to get goosebumps; to have one's hair stand on end; to shudder
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
to stay calm; to keep cool
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
nekomata; fork-tailed cat yōkai; giant beast that inhabits the mountains
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
finish; finishing; finishing touches
alternately; by turns; in turn; one after the other
one by one; one each; one at a time
simplification (character, hair-style, etc.); unbalancing an opponent
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to be angular; to jut out; to be pointed; to be formal; to be stiff; to be ceremonious
to pull out; to draw out; to pick out; to take (a sample); to steal (the contents of something); to pilfer
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
gradual (destruction); progressive (dismantlement)
tearfully; in tears; weeping; reluctantly; unwillingly; with a heavy heart
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
with a clatter; clatteringly
with a clatter; with a rattle; (almost) empty; (mostly) vacant; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
clattering; (with a) clunk
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
to knock together; to strike against each other; to clash; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance); to coordinate
to be clear; to be distinct; to be skillful; to be skilful; to be well-executed; to get cold