self first; striving to be first; scrambling for
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk
elder sister; effeminate man
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
nothing but; nothing more than; nothing less than
all; entire; whole; altogether
flag; tag indicating a future role or status for a character in anime, games, etc. (e.g. death, love, survival)
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
spirit of a dead person; ghost; departed soul
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
difficult to ...; hard to ...
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
change; alteration; modification
to pierce through; to break through
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
just because; even if; even though
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
still; even now; to this day
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
visualization; visualisation
to become possible; to become able to (do)
embodiment; realization; materialization