victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
cancelling (a debt); forgiving (a debt); being even; forgetting (what was said or done); pretending (something never happened)
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
to sniff around; to snoop around; to nose about
private; informal; among one's people (group, friends)
doing whatever one pleases
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
to send or direct a person to
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
ladies' (fashion, etc.); female bōsōzoku gang
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
overflowing; effusive; exuberant; bountiful
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
balloon (esp. small, toy variety); airship; blimp
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
to split finely; to splinter; to get frayed; to become irritable
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
crude; rough; plain; humble; shabby
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
passion; passions; (sexual) desire; craving
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
to jump upon (a moving object)
to connect (with a different flight, train, etc.); to make a connection; to change (planes, trains, etc.)
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
to put one's strength into
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
entry; approach; penetration
load; loading; weight (of a load)
front (aspect, weather, war-front, etc.); reception (e.g. in a hotel); front desk; front office; team management
in proportion to; just as much as