stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; hammy (acting); over-the-top; clumsy
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
first-rate; finest quality; the best
deliciously sweet; delectable; sweet dew sent by heaven as a sign of benevolent rule (Chinese legend); sweetened water; sweet sake; amrita; ambrosia of the gods
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
considerably (beyond one's expectations); unexpectedly; surprisingly; contrary to one's expectations
to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
had better ...; had better not ...
that's the way it is; such is life
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
merits; distinguished services
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
offering a cup (of sake) in return
just the other day; quite recently
big quarrel; huge fight; big row
enmity; antagonism; hostility; feuding (with); being at odds (with)
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
considerably; greatly; a lot
to mutually recognize; to agree; to accept
speech; expression; wording; language
brothers and sisters; siblings; half-siblings; step-siblings; mate; friend
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
with a bonk; with a thump; with a klunk; with a rap
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
solidarity; joint; collective
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
denouement; ending; conclusion; (grand) finale
looking on; standing by and watching; sitting back and watching; remaining a spectator
reconciliation; amicable settlement; court-mediated settlement; (arch.) translation of a foreign language into Japanese
union; unity; bundling; binding; (arch.) putting on (clothes, armour, etc.)
to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
conduct; behavior; behaviour
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
to bind; to fasten; to tie up