tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
in the end; on top of that
question; inquiry; enquiry
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
to mix; to stir; to blend
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to give one's seat to someone; to offer one's seat
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
(can you) spare a little time (to speak)?; (do you) have a moment (to speak)?
to have more wins than losses; to lead someone (by no. of matches); to take the lead over an opponent (in points)
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
waste of time; killing time
play; sport; fun; caprice; joke; jest
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
equality; impartiality; evenness
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
to fall behind; to drop out; to drop; to fall; to spill
academic background; academic credentials; academic record
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
price; cost; value; worth; value
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk