to struggle for; to compete with; to vie with
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to understand from experience
with a friendly grin; smilingly
apron of a gun; cover for the touch-hole on a cannon or matchlock
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
ill-natured; mean; mischievous; nasty; unkind; teasing
close; intimate; on good terms
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
still; even now; to this day
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
shooting (a ball); shot (on basket, at goal, etc.); shoot (of a tree or plant); chute; shuuto; shootball
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
to kick out (e.g. someone from a house)
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
close; intimate; on good terms
having good knowledge of a certain matter; person who has good knowledge of a certain matter; informed source
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to run around; to bustle about
modesty; humility; being humble
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
tall figure; high stature
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
next term; next period; next version; next release
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
suffix for familiar person
boy; son; baby boy; young man
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
staff; member (club, society, etc.)