life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
three times; thrice; third (musical interval)
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
roasted pork fillet (often used in ramen)
large serving; large portion
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
one or two sizes (bigger, etc.); one or two levels (better, more mature, etc.)
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
wide open sky; the blue; heavens; firmament
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
very; much; greatly; a lot of
possible; likely; probable
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
rebirth; new birth; nascent
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to make a lasting impression
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to let loose (e.g. a fart); to utter (e.g. a lie); to do
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
starting line; starting point
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
to warm up to; to become enthusiastic about; to be elated
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically