to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on); to zero in (on)
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
to tip off (e.g. the police); to inform (on); to squeal; to rat
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
item; something that one "just has to have"
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)
to shoot (arrow, bolt, dart)
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
to get distracted; to jump off the track
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
kill; kill (shot); smash; spike (in volleyball)
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
gunfight; exchange of shots; firefight
high place; high altitude; heights; broad view
positioning; getting a position; taking a position
to rewind; to rally; to recover; to come back
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
memo book; memo pad; notebook; notepad; scratchpad; scratch pad
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
comparatively; relatively
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately