item; something that one "just has to have"
to beat someone at their own game; to outdo someone in their specialty
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to be twisted; to be wrapped; to be distorted
warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai; (arch.) man in attendance (on a person of high standing); (arch.) retainer
hidden reserves of strength; latent energy; potentiality; real strength
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
ginger (Zingiber officinale)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm