knowing; (an) acquaintance
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
revenge; making a new attempt where one previously failed; determination of a loser to win the next time
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
the Five Lakes of Mt. Fuji
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
head; lead; vanguard; first
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
I see; that's right; indeed
end (e.g. of a line); tail end; rear; backmost part
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis (philosophy)
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
starting pistol; starter pistol
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
losers (those who have 'failed' socially, economically, etc.)
it is I who should say so
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
to admire greatly; to salute (in admiration); to take one's hat off to
(attitude of) being ready to take on a challenge; can-do spirit
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
novel; original; new; innovative
such; like that; in that way
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
from here; from this place
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago