apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
variegated; varicoloured; varicolored; multi-coloured; multi-colored; diverse
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
division (distribution) of roles; role-sharing
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
in spite of; regardless of
several shots; several blows
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
to popularize; to popularise; to give currency to; to set a trend
automatic; intransitive verb
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
familiar (spirit or otherwise magical creature which aids a magician or sorcerer); familiar spirit
cooperation; coordination; link
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to pretend (e.g. to be a good father)
to draw a bow; to oppose; to defy; to disobey one's superiors
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
to order; to command; to appoint
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
relation; connection; relevance
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
consequently; as a result
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
subordination; dependency
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
continuation; persisting; lasting; sustaining; enduring
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
brother (usu. in names of films, companies, etc.)
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
electric shock; blitz; lightning attack; sudden and without warning; shocking