purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
to be knotty (of a tree, etc.); to be gnarled; to be rough and bony (hands, fingers, etc.); to be gnarled; to be knobby
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
utensil; implement; tool; instrument; appliance; apparatus
slim; slender; slight; delicate
bringing up (one's daughter) like a princess
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
number of times; frequency; count
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
carefree; relaxed; comfortable; at one's ease
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
belligerence; fighting spirit
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
training for homemaking; training in homemaking arts; domestic training
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
to give off sparks; to spark; to have a heated argument; to fight fiercely
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again
to grapple with (each other); to tussle with; to wrestle with; to scuffle with
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
to accept someone's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
final destination; last stop; end; conclusion; goal
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
ugly; unattractive; bad-looking; unsightly; unseemly; disgraceful
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
tree trunk; bole; backbone; base; foundation
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
carnivore; carnivorous animal
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to praise extravagantly; to lionize; to lionise; to make much of
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
to look around; to look towards (us)
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips