Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
tremendous strength; (lit.) strength of a hundred people
change of heart; change of mind; change in love interest
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
genius; prodigy; natural gift
future (usually near); prospects
(having great) expectation; pinning one's hopes on
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
beginning of the game; kickoff; face-off
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
(eating) noisily; (chewing) with an open mouth; crumpled; creased; messy; disorderly
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
higher rank; better position
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
sky; heaven; God; svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth); deva (divine being of Buddhism); top (of a book); sole (of a Japanese sandal)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
to feel uncomfortable; to be offended; to have a bad time
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
comfort; consolation; diversion
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
reason for living; something one lives for; purpose in life; raison d'être
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually