as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to cramp up; to tighten; to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to act tough; to bluff; to prop up (e.g. with a post)
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
unthinkable; unimaginable; terrible; awful; (arch.) very
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done
leaving to chance; leaving to fate
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
to abbreviate; to omit; to take; to capture
under the orders of; by order (command)
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; use; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; disposal (esp. sale of goods)
in succession; one after another
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
long-awaited; much-awaited
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation
to cling to; to stick to; to lie flat (e.g. on the ground)
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
to stray into; to lose one's way (and enter); to wander into
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly