one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
with an interesting history (story); with a shady history; with circumstances that are difficult to explain
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
loading; charging; filling
end (of play, match, etc.); closing; closing a pachinko machine (after it has paid out its designated maximum)
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
fundoshi; loincloth; kimono underskirt; wrestler's ornamental apron
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
to surge like an avalanche; to flood; to swarm; to stampede
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
approaching the enemy; (coming into) contact with the enemy; engaging the enemy
window blind; blinds; blind
successively; one after another
collision; crash; impact; clash; skirmish; conflict
spot; point; place; position
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
opening and shutting; opening and closing
to give up (all thoughts of); to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to make a decision; to decide
tuck (e.g. in a dress); rise (e.g. in price)
midwinter; cold season; coldest days of the year
temple (Buddhist); central pillar of a pagoda; kshetra (realm, country); ksetra
au (mobile phone operator)
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
cold; coldness; chilliness
extended-play (record); EP; European plan; European Parliament
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; operation; moving picture
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
tying up; restraint; restriction; arrest
other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary
atmosphere; air; magnanimous; generous; large-hearted
to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself