counter for waves (of a repeated occurrence)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
(sound effect for) collapsing; losing strength; slumping; losing balance
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
losing posture; falling position from which it is impossible to recover; lame duck; hopeless situation
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to bend; to turn up; to turn down; to double
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
preservation; retainment; keeping
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
one's assessment of the situation
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
self-sufficiency; self-containment; autonomy; self-absorption
dangerous person; security risk; loose cannon
anxiety (about the future)
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to be lured; to be tempted; to go along with somebody's suggestion; to be talked into doing
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look