unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
required; needed; necessary
to be exhausted; to be at a loss; to be worn out; to be helpless
first challenge; first try
to sit cross-legged; to sit at ease
cue (billiards, pool); cue stick; cue (music, theatre, etc.)
prohibited item; banned item
great variety of flowering plants; light greenish-blue
to put something on top of another thing; to superimpose
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
coming to a head; coming to the surface; becoming an issue; breaking
supporter (e.g. wrist supporter); athletic supporter; jockstrap; supporter (esp. of soccer); backer
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
middle part; medium depth (water); medium layer; medium-size; mid-level; medium-rise (building)
huge; enormous; great big
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
long-awaited; much-awaited
more than one can possibly use; countless (e.g. examples); (money) to burn; rolling in (cash)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
attraction (e.g. magnetic, gravitation); affinity; gravitational pull; attractiveness; magnetism
will; intent; desire; will; testament