to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
day after day; day in and day out; every single day
social life; social intercourse
only recently; just of late
rush (of people or activity); rush (sudden forward motion); rush hour; rushes; dailies
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
to lose one's senses (over); to be out of one's mind (over); to be completely captivated (by); to be smitten; to be engrossed (in)
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
to begrudge doing; to find bothersome
of no concern at all; I couldn't care less; no skin off my nose
in bad taste; problematic; of poor character
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
emptiness; being empty; not carrying anything; unburdened; dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.); false
training range; training grounds; training area
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
to get used to using; to get accustomed to using
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
hastily constructed; hastily built; made in a hurry; jerry-built; makeshift
brand-new article; new item
calm; composed; leisurely
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
sphere; globe; ball; sphere; counter for pitches
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
assistance; help; assist (final pass or cross before a goal)
complicated and mysterious
sword skills; swordsmanship
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
to stop (doing); to cease; to desist; to drop; to lay off; to give up
comfort; consolation; diversion
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
to stand still (for a while); to remain in one place; to stand alone (of a building, statue, tree, etc.); to stand quietly; to wander about; to loiter
to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
to boil strongly; to be excited
angrily; in a huff; in anger; plump; tender
to rise; to swell; to intensify; to increase; to grow stronger; to get higher
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
plectrum (for a shamisen, biwa, etc.); pick; drumstick (for taiko); mallet (for a gong); beater
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
to rule; to govern; to reign over; to subdue; to suppress; to quell
striking a deal; coming to an agreement; making noodles by hand; making handmade noodles; manual input (on a computer, etc.); entering (text) by hand
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)