to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
to shed light; to cast light
attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
blank space (in documents); vacuum; blank; void
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
vitality; energy; dynamism
cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps
making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
pulpwood; raw timber; unprocessed timber; original (or ancestor) of a tree cultivar
to fall into ruin; to be desolated
to take (be in) charge of
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
major loss; crushing defeat; big discount
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
fish-shaped pancake filled with bean jam
how should I know?; don't ask me
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view