one's younger brother; underling (e.g. in yakuza); junior male peer; sworn younger brother
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
unsparingly; without listening to the other party; without giving the other party a chance to explain
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
true character; true heart; true spirit
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
triple time; three important requisites
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
to be discouraged; to shrink from
artificial feeding; accustoming wild animals to eating food given by humans
skill; dexterity; proficiency
comprehension; understanding
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
child prodigy; wonder child
ongoing; in progress; afoot
interference; meddling; butting in
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
division (distribution) of roles; role-sharing
to flare up; to burst into flames
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
if possible; preferably; if circumstances allow
sixth day of the month; six days
last moves (in go, shogi, or chess); endgame; gathering; collecting; coming together
to make an appearance; to show up
tail (animal); tail end; tip