roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
salad (or fish, etc.) dressed with miso
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
single word; a few words; brief comment
to be stubborn; to be obstinate; to be perverse; to not give in
to face; to go towards; to head towards
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
such; like that; that sort of; very
upper grades of primary school (sixth, fifth, and sometimes fourth grades)
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture
small peninsula; cape; promontory; headland
neighboring village; neighbouring village
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
personal grudge; personal enmity
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
student in a higher grade; upperclassman
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up