to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
making a fuss; Much Ado about Nothing (Shakespeare)
to forget completely; to leave behind
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders)
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
path of righteousness; path of duty; right track; correct path
pastime; hobby; favorite amusement; dissipation; debauchery; loose living
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
to be quick-witted; to be tactful; to be sensible
bargain sale; selling cheaply; giving out freely
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
though one didn't intend (expect) to
as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course; though possible as it may be
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity
egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top
pus; corruption; rot; evils
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
nun; bitch; Amagasaki, Hyogo; Amazon (online retailer)
prejudice; bias; distorted view
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
to use and then throw away
nasal hair; nose hair; being infatuated with women; fool
to pluck; to pick; to tear
being outstanding; excelling; being foremost
talented person; clever person
mediocrity; the masses; ordinary run of men
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
quarrel; dispute; argument
to behave violently; to commit violence; to use force
vigor; vigour; ardor; ardour; high spirits
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
emphatic verbal prefix; humble verbal prefix
two days later; day after next; next day but one
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger; unduly distant; formal
to flare up; to fly into a rage
being obtrusive; being conspicuous (in a bad way)
slashing a sword diagonally from the shoulder
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
to envy; to be envious (of); to be jealous (of)
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
funeral; burial rites; attendance at a funeral
Western-style clothes (cf. traditional Japanese clothes)