change; alternation; rotation; replacement; substitution; shift
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
many; numerous; various; large number of
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
same generation; one's generation
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
although I say; although one might say; although called
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
very much; exceedingly; extremely
older sister; lass; young lady
on and after; from ... onward; since
shot; shot; hit; shooting (a basketball); shot (of a gun); shot (of alcohol)
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
not understanding; not knowing
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
battle formation; military formation
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
to (hit and) crush; to smash; to squash; to defeat soundly; to crush (an opponent, hopes, etc.)
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
to strike someone a blow; to bring down (a stick on someone's head)
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
edge; brink; verge; time; moment of
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around