way (of doing things); method; style; school (of ikebana, tea ceremony, etc.); style; system
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
ferocious; brutal; atrocious; savage; barbarous
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
the front; honest; upright; decent
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
to shift; to move; to slide; to move (an appointment, meeting, etc.); to bring forward; to put back
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
to pitch forward; to fall forward
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
you'll regret this!; I'll get you for this!; just you wait!
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
to shout (in anger); to yell
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
ancient writing (Edo-period or older); classical literature; ancient Chinese character (pre-Qin period); Chinese character script used before the Qin period
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
Kojiki (earliest historical record of Japan, compiled in 712 CE); Records of Ancient Matters
Nihon Shoki (second oldest work of Japanese history, compiled in 720 CE); Nihongi; Chronicles of Japan
Izumo Fudoki (description of the culture, climate, etc. of Izumo province; 733 CE)
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to pronounce; to read (e.g. a kanji)
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk
side job (outside of one's main employment); side gig; homeworking; simple job carried out at home; (secretly) working on something unrelated to the class (or conference, etc.) one is attending
grant; bestowal; giving something to someone of low social standing (by a person of very high social standing)
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
yin-yang diviner; sorcerer; exorcist; medium
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake