to be prolonged; to drag on
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
argument based on emotion; sentimental argument
to give one's everything; to make one's best effort; to be enthused; to put your back into it
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
act of violence; violent behavior
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
spider's thread; spider silk
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
decision; determination; resolution
to hide; to keep to oneself
presence; sitting with; being with
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
to sit at a desk (to study); to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
materials; data; document
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
to worry about the future
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
memory; sense; experience
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to have authority over; to exercise one's authority (over); to glare; to scowl at; to glower at
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
but; however; provided that
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
than; from; out of; except; but; more
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
though; notwithstanding; although
folding chair (with tubular metal frame)
caster; newscaster; news anchor; anchorman