to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
to get scarce; to run short
supply; provision; raising; procurement
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
to be ordered (to do); to be charged with (a duty); to be assigned (a job)
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
robust health; able-bodied
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
windfall; piece of good luck
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
rivalry in love; rivalry for the heart of a woman; quarrel over something trivial; storm in a teacup; quarrel between two samurai due to an (accidental) clash of sheaths while crossing paths
one way or the other; either way
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
enmity; antagonism; hostility
to snarl (at each other); to growl (angrily); to quarrel; to fight; to argue
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
another thing; other things; another man's property
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know
to be worn down; to be reduced
sentiment; sentimentality
unseasonable; out of season
presumption; assumption; estimation
open; spacious; extensive
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
unique; peculiar; singular
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words