background character (in a manga, anime, etc.); mob (in a video game); non-player character; NPC
to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)
excess or deficiency; too much or too little
menarche; first menstruation
masturbation; onanism; self-consolation
... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?"); ... on earth (e.g. "who on earth?")
(great mental) resources; quick brain; resourcefulness; good wits
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
position in a game; state of the game; situation; stage; phase
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
absolute obedience; complete submission
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
exaltation; emotional uplift
fanaticism; zealotry; blind devotion
with a boing; with a sproing; with a crack; with a pop; (hitting) with vigour; with a kick
(instrumental) solo; recital
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
worthy of special mention
incarnation (of Buddha or bodhisattva); avatar; embodiment (as in "embodiment of evil"); incarnation; personification
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
revolution; 58th year of the sexagenary cycle (in Onmyōdō)
to not be taken seriously
February; second month of the lunar calendar
principal offence; principal offense; principal offender
profound; deep; deep (of a cave, etc.); innermost; interior
recall (esp. of an envoy or an ambassador); calling someone back; summons (home)
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvring
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
short temper; quick temper; hot temper; impatience; irritability
around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
high-rise (building); multistory; multistoried; high (altitude); upper (atmosphere, air current, etc.)
rank (of troops); file; column; formation
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on