equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to grapple with (each other); to tussle with; to wrestle with; to scuffle with
physical strength; muscle strength
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
substitution (for someone else); substitute; stand-in; scapegoat; sacrifice
making noodles by hand; striking a deal; coming to an agreement; killing with bare hands
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
packing; non-metallic seal; washer; gasket
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
on bad terms; at loggerheads
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
pupils who are not members of any school club; (lit.) go-home club
antenna; thing or method used to collect information or opinions
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
rainy season (in Japan usu. from early June to mid-July); rain during the rainy season
June; sixth month of the lunar calendar
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to seem to be ...; to become like ...; to behave as ...
I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
school route; street for students going to and from school (esp. on foot)
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear
moisture; humidity; dampness
to bring; to take; to bring about
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
expression; presentation; representation; notation