to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
to set one's mind on doing; to get the idea of doing; to make up one's mind
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
mock cavalry battle; piggyback fight
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
injured person; wounded person; casualty
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
sub-; -ous (indicating a low oxidation state); -ite; Asia; Argentina; Arabia; America
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
tackle (e.g. rugby); fishing tackle
Japanese and Chinese poetry; poetry; poems
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
head; lead; vanguard; first
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
to be reminded of; to call to mind
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
number one; first; best; most; game; round
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
although I say; although one might say; although called
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
the person in question; the person themselves; said person