for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
time in; making a move immediately (in a timed game of shogi, go, etc.)
with a bang bang (e.g. repeated sound of a hammer or gunfire); at a mad pace; with great vigor
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
blooming late; flowering late; late-flowering plant; late-blooming species (of plant); being a late bloomer (of an athlete, author, etc.)
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
buzzer; personal alarm (loud buzzer to attract attention in case of attack)
all eyes (of the public); (in) full view of the public; (with) everyone looking on; (focus of) public attention
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
pilloried criminal exposed to public view; public scorn or humiliation; person shamed in front of others
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
to slip through (a crowd); to weave through (e.g. traffic); to pass through; to get around; to elude (e.g. the law); to evade
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
development; cultivation; application; exploitation (of resources)
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
sanchin; fundamental karate kata focusing on breathing, stability, and body hardening
mawashi; belt; mantle; cape; gang rape
one's hand; name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
one's own ground; one's own position; one's own area of the field (soccer, rugby, etc.)
gunfight; exchange of shots; firefight
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
degree of familiarity; popularity; name recognition; notoriety
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
bitterness; distress; pain; bitterness and astringency
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
complete defeat; losing all of one's matches; finishing the tournament with no wins
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
rumor; rumour; gossip; speculation; irresponsible criticism; hearsay
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate