to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
speech; expression; wording; language
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
once; one time; exclusively; only; alone
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
perfect; complete; flawless
way; method; means; (technical) specification
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
master; teacher; stable master
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
difference; variation; difference
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
unless one ...; if one does not ...
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
Tsu (city in Mie); harbour; harbor; ferry
senior high school; high school
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
synchronization; synchronized swimming
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to start for home; to head for home; to make for home
discovery; detection; finding
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger