to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
10,000,000,000; ten billion
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
and then; and so; and; so then
when it comes to; concerning
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
and; thereupon; because of that
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
should; must; -able; probably; likely
perfect; complete; flawless
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
to thrust before; to thrust at
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
that day; the very same day
railway station; train station; staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan); counter for railway stations and bus stations