society; the world; the times
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
shipping; pairing of characters in a romantic relationship (in fan fiction, manga, etc.)
flustered; flurried; stuttering (e.g. an apology)
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
arm; skill; efforts; ability
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
to raise one's voice; to shout
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
notice; attention; observation
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to be conspicuous; to stand out
overwhelming strength; extremely strong person; powerhouse; very strong player; very strong team
to take off one's hat to a person; to acknowledge another's superiority
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
now that you say that; now that you mention it
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
possible; likely; probable
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
person inside a cartoon body suit; voice actor; insider
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
passions; sexual desire; lust
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
position in a game of go or shogi; state of the game; aspect of an affair; situation
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
absorption; suction; aspiration; attraction; draw
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview