nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
straight-laced person; stubborn person
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
(not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) altogether
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
deadline; closing; closing (a door, window, etc.); cofferdam
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
reversal; return; return gift; return favour; barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
older sister; elder sister
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
one's post; place of work; workplace
to (have a situation) descend to mayhem
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
fighting scene; scene of carnage (bloodshed); location of the fight between the Asuras and Shakra; difficulties (in a love relationship); crunch time (esp. for cartoonists)
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
shift; move; (work) shift; work schedule; gearshift; changing gears
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; end (of a project, theatrical run, etc.); close; party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
someone else's hands; someone else's possession; hand (worker); aide; labor; labour
to cause someone to worry
kitchen; financial situation; finances
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished
as a child; when one was a child
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
nothing but; none other than
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; maker (person or device that makes something)
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample