reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
first experience (of something); first sexual experience
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
present day; modern times; recent times; early modern period (in Japan, usu. from the Meiji Restoration until the end of World War II)
becoming red hot; red heat; scorching heat; running high (of emotions); burning (with passion, enthusiasm, etc.)
gunsmoke; smoke of cannon
one vehicle; one ryō (an old coin)
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
regularization; regularisation; getting up speed; proceeding at full tilt
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
family; relatives; dependents; household
restive horse; unmanageable person (esp. a woman); shrew; stubborn tomboy
electronic information; electronic data; electronics and information
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
front part; frontage; facade; initial pledge (e.g. election); opening slogan
(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid
to exchange gunfire; to exchange shots
to devote all one's energies; to give one's everything; to to put in all one's effort
preservation; retainment; keeping
tenacious; persevering; persistent; sticky
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
spare energy, time or money; remaining strength; reserve power; money to spare
taking the mound; pitching a game
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
cartilage; nankotsu; (dish of) gristle (usu. of chicken, deep-fried)