to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
lucky sukebe; type of fan service in anime where there's accidental nudity, groping, etc.
to pick up; to find; to gather
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
to be used to doing; to be experienced in
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
narrow-minded; obstinate; stubborn; perverse; unreasonable; warped
spirit of a true artisan; (a craftsman's) pride in one's work
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to be able to manage somehow or another
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
adaptation; accommodation; conforming; acclimatization; acclimatisation
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
to shake one's head (in denial)
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
(act of) encouragement; stimulus; incentive
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
calling by name; designation; nomination
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
I got it; I see; I now know; So that's the reason
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
outside of; not covered by
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
site (usu. website); sight; payable on sight
management; administration; operation
pontoon bridge; floating bridge; bridge (of a ship)
to say; to be called; to do