to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
but; however; provided that
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
casting; cast-metal object
black lustre; black luster
fur; skin; pelt; kanji "fur" radical
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
with these words; while saying
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
pressure; urgency; tension; imminence; acuteness
nata; sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting (often with a rectangular blade)
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
to slash downward; to cut down
opening; gap; dried and opened fish
mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin
spurt of blood (from one's victim)
to be spattered by blood from one's victim; to suffer a reaction; to receive a backlash
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
hidden ball trick; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
be on your guard!; take care!
opposite bank; farther shore
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
bare rock; rock surface; rock face
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
gently sloping; gentle; easy; smooth
slope; slanting surface; bevel
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
athletic meet (esp. at school); sports day
guardians; parents; father and older brother
presence; appearance; attendance; visit; going out