to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to shoot or fire off an arrow
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air)
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
taking on one's share (e.g. of work); dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between; apportionment; allotment; allocation; assignment
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
to penetrate a body (e.g. with a spear or bullet); to breathe new life into; to provide a potential solution
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
both; both sides; both parties
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
entrance; admission; entering
person in charge; official; attendant
in accordance with; according to
unique; individual; original; unusual
to know (a person); to think
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
reimbursement; compensation; reparation; indemnity
to become settled; to be fixed
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
unable to do one's work; can't get anything done
to see; to look; to watch; to try to
generous; magnanimous; big-hearted; broad-minded; (lit.) big-bellied
comfortably; peacefully; with one's mind at ease; (growing) quickly
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
heating power; thermal power; firepower
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
mini-; miniskirt; mini-skirt
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
the other day; a few days ago