to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
to rub out; to clean off; to clear away; to efface; to erase
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
to lead someone around by the nose
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
hot topic; talk of the town
laughingstock; butt of ridicule
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
the more one looks (at it) the more...
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
elementary; basic; rudimentary
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
otherwise; or else; if not
to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under
victory celebration party; victory banquet
to stay in one's heart; to be enduringly memorable; to be unforgettable
to give candid advice; to give harsh but honest advice; to admonish
double suicide; lovers' suicide
passing; (person) who happens to pass by; (place) that one happens to pass by; casual (e.g. romance); momentary
not taking the slightest notice (of); not giving the slightest consideration (to); paying absolutely no attention (to)
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
bet; wager; stake; gamble
cramp; sprain; unreasonableness; absurdity; illogical; unreasonable
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
town area; urban area; metropolitan area; built-up area
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
urban areas; the streets; town; city
dual structure; double structure
spontaneous generation; abiogenesis; natural occurrence; spontaneous occurrence