to gain traction; to develop momentum; to get a boost; to pick up steam
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to return a punch; to strike back; to hit (the ball) straight back; to plow up; to plough up; to renovate (cotton fabric)
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
hooray; yay; whee; yowzer; whoopee; yes
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
adds light emphasis or insistence to a statement; gives a statement a threatening or condescending tone
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
at first; in the beginning; originally
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
all; entire; whole; altogether
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
to recall; to remember; to recollect
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with