last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
gazing at (in wonderment)
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
mountainous region; mountainous district; hilly district
practical use; application; conjugation; inflection
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
small number; few; minority
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to rain incessantly; to downpour
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
infantry; infantryman; foot soldier
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
narrow; cramped; tight; fussy; narrow-minded
fair and square; open and aboveboard
only recently; just of late
chief; main; principal; major
vast; huge; immense; malva nut (Sterculia lychnophora)
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
pride; dignity; self-respect