without; but if; otherwise; or else
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
fine; minute; detailed; meticulous; precise
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
to comfort; to console; to amuse
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
close adhesion; sticking firmly to; relating closely to; having relevance to; contact printing
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
sweet and sour; bittersweet
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
famous brand of sake; choice sake
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
control; management (e.g. of a business)
very young; little; childish; immature
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
sake brewery; wine cellar; bar; bar-room
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
to be in focus; to come into focus
cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
(giving) birth; childbirth; native of; product of; assets; property