first time; first innings; initial attempt; first; initial
nothing but; except; no more than
native Japanese reading of a Chinese character; precept; lesson; one's teachings
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
incompetent; no-talent; worthless person; dimwit; incompetence
to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to shut in; to confine (in); to seal in; to contain; to suppress; to restrain
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
hard blow; crushing blow; severe attack
to make an enemy (of); to turn (someone) into an enemy; to antagonize
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
beyond that point; after that
to arrive home; to return
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
to go to bed; to go to sleep; to fall asleep; to be laid up (with a cold); to be ill in bed
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
adhering to; being a stickler for; being particular about; worrying too much about
asking for the moon; asking for the impossible; asking for too much; thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
one's cherished opinion; pet theory
to vomit; to spit out; to breathe out (e.g. air); to exhale; to spend (e.g. saved money); to cough up
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well