single combat; duel; one-on-one fight
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
disaster; calamity; misfortune; trouble; woes
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
close connection; deep involvement; close relationship
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to be broken; to break; to break (down); to stop working; to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to account for; to make up; to occupy (a place, position, etc.); to hold (a rank, seat, etc.); to occupy (one's mind, heart, etc.); to weigh (on one's mind)
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on
to collapse; to flop (onto)
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
the same; the said; likewise
system; lineage; ancestry; group (e.g. of colors) (colours); family (e.g. of languages); close (evolutionary) relationship
safe; strongbox; cashbox; depository; cash office; treasury
research; study; investigation
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
means; way; method; measure
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
defeating; crushing; smashing; destroying
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
treasured item; sacred artifact; magical implement; legendary weapon
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet
along (a river, coast, railway, etc.); on (e.g. a street)
in turns; in series; in order; by rotation
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to put up (with something); (lit.) to clench one's teeth
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
under the command (of); under the banner (of); influenced (by)