to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
beyond that point; after that
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
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
right; right-hand side; afore-mentioned (esp. in vertical Japanese writing); foregoing; forgoing
mawashi; belt; mantle; cape; gang rape
to be indelibly stained or ingrained; to be dyed in deeply
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
finish; finishing; finishing touches
arm; skill; efforts; ability
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
severely beaten up; repeatedly punched and kicked; thoroughly defeated; attacked relentlessly (with words); fiercely criticised; bombarded with verbal abuse
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
how many years; how long; what year
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
papa; dad; daddy; sugar daddy
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
black belt (judo, karate, etc.)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
when it becomes; when it comes to
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off