prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
headache inducing; vexing
cards in one's hand; one's hand
check; checkmate; stave off; control; restraint; inhibit
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
individual; one by one; separate; each
technical skill; ability; capacity
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
gradually; slowly but steadily
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
regaining the lead; turning the tables (again); second reversal
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
critical moment; do-or-die situation
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
bearer; carrier; person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to display one's real ability; to show one's real ability; to show one's stuff; to show oneself at one's best; to really shine; to come into one's own
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
to beat fast (of a heart); to hammer
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
in order to do; for the purpose of doing
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
preference; priority; precedence
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
belief; faith; conviction