to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
for example; for instance; e.g.
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
fork; junction; diverging point; turning point (e.g. in one's life); crossroads
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
course correction; trajectory change; orbital adjustment
beyond that point; after that
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
winning point; winning goal; game point (tennis, etc.); finishing line
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to lose heart; to lose interest; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose focus; to let one's guard down
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
to win and advance to the next round
club activities; extracurricular activities
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to re-cover; to reupholster; to repaper; to renew (e.g. a plaster)
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!