to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
person who just tags along; hanger-on; person who follows someone around like a shadow; clingy person; mindless follower; (lit.) goldfish feces
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
one's assessment of the situation
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
with a momentary flash of light
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
false impression; deceptive appearance; mere show
to start with the looks; to get the trappings right as the first step; to start (at the wrong end) by focusing on the superficial
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to have an idea; to have a clue
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
in spite of; regardless of
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
to be the ruin of (a person)
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
mental aspect; mental side
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to watch over; to watch attentively
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
after that; afterwards; thereafter
rest; break; recess; intermission
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
temporary; provisional; fictitious; assumed (name); hypothetical; theoretical
breaking up (e.g. meeting); dispersing (e.g. crowd); dissolving (company, organization, etc.); liquidating; dissolving (diet, parliament, etc.)
continuing from beginning to end; continuous run; appetizer; starter; performance of an entire play
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis (philosophy)
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
minute adjustment; fine tuning