successive; consecutive; back-to-back; one after another
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
mudslinging contest; mudslinging match
to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
soft sound; dampening (of sound)
magnification; leverage; amplification; competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio
lowest-ranking; one-star (hotel, restaurant, etc.)
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs
flustered; flurried; (shocked) speechless
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
heavy blow; thump; wallop; belt; whack
concussion (of the brain)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
to have a meal; to take a meal
competing in earnest (esp. in sumo)
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
rising rapidly (e.g. prices, popularity); soaring; skyrocketing; going through the roof
substantial matter; significant item
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
gust (of wind); blast; influence; impact; instigation; agitation
to jostle; to crowd; to haggle
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to fly apart; to tower over; to be out of the ordinary
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
otherwise; or else; if not
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another
to decapitate; to take (someone's) head off; to depose; to topple
even more; still more; further
to use properly; to use (different things) for different purposes
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff