to pause; to have a short intermission
to rise; to get up; to stand up; to sit up
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
now that; since; so long as; because
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
to make something resound
beautiful woman dressed as a man; cross-dressed beauty
exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish
pickles made in brine and fermented rice bran (esp. vegetables, also meat, fish, eggs, etc.)
senior; veteran; old-timer
instruction (in martial arts, performance, etc.); teaching; coaching
teacher; instructor; professor
application (of a rule, law, method, etc.)
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
completely beating someone up; being completely knocked down; thoroughly bashing someone
seven wonders (of a particular area); total mystery; enigma; conundrum
change; transition; vicissitudes
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
overall victory; championship; winning the title; (being in) heaven; bliss; perfect contentment
to meet the requirements; to satisfy the conditions
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
to pass from one's lips; to escape one's lips
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
practice writing with a brush; study; learning
traditional performing arts (e.g. shamisen, koto, dance, etc.); accomplishments
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student