to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
voluntary training; voluntary practice; free practice
still better; even better
one lump; one body; one group
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
stalker; (mechanical) stoker
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
to be generally accepted; to be acknowledged by oneself and others
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
inattention; distraction; mind-wandering
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
post-coital clarity; period after orgasm when a man is free from sexual desire and can think clearly
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
8th day of the month; eight days
with a light pull; with a gentle tug; with a small motion
memory (of having seen something or someone before); remembrance; recollection; recognition
multi-level marketing; MLM; network marketing; pyramid selling
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious
loved one; lover; sweetheart
to say this and that (about); to say (critical) things; to criticize; to be critical (about); to find fault (with); to complain
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
unfairness; injustice; partiality
to know (someone); to think; to believe
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
trunk (of a car); boot; luggage space; cargo compartment
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
light music; popular music
same person; said person; the person in question; coterie; clique; dōjin
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
salesperson; shop assistant; hawker; (arch.) male prostitute
hot topic; talk of the town
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords