to see the light; to be awakened to the truth; to have the scales fall from one's eyes
to fight against; to oppose; to face
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
self-improvement; (mental) training; self-discipline; cultivation
to laugh scornfully; to sneer at
having slow reflexes; being nonathletic; person who is not athletic
rocky area; rocky tract; rocky stretch (of a climb); wall (of rock)
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
game; match; contest; competition; sport; (sporting) event
mountain climbing; mountaineering
restoration to life; coming to life again; reformation; rehabilitation; recycling; reclamation; playback
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
compulsory; unavoidable; necessary
rate; ratio; one tenth; ten percent; (comparative) profit; gain; assignment
to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes)
rather; sooner; preferably; on the contrary; if anything
fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
verification; confirmation; on-site inspection (by a judge, investigator, etc.) to gather physical evidence; verification
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
later on; subsequently; by and by; after a while
according to plan; as planned
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
bright; cheerful; in high spirits; clear (sky); cloudless; sunny
detour; circuitous route; diversion
mountain ascetic; practitioner of Shugendō
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
race (of people); type of person
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
easy to do; apt to do; prone to do; liable to do
private school; non-government school; independent school
assisting; assistance; fostering; aiding
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
in proportion to; just as much as
to learn the ropes; to get the knack
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
right beside; close to; nearby
to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)