giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to take a breath; to take a short rest
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
every place; various places
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
to gather; to collect; to assemble
rather; better; instead; if anything
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
every year; yearly; annually
deeply impressive; memorable; striking
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
leadership; initiative; spearhead
indeed; really; truly; very much
project; enterprise; business; (arch.) act; (arch.) deed; (arch.) conduct
estimate (of costs); budget
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
difference; variation; difference
to be conspicuous; to stand out
striking; remarkable; considerable
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
inside one's heart; in one's mind
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument