to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
one's long-cherished desire
completely relying on others
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
the right person in the right place
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to be imminent; to loom; to be approaching; to be impending
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
black suit; mourning clothes; black-suited staff member (e.g. in restaurant, sex establishment, etc.)
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed