Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
greater metropolitan area; megalopolis; conurbation
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
reason; cause; circumstances
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
broken into small fragments; smashed to atoms; fragments and splinters; smithereens
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
exactly the same; exactly as is; without any change
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
overflow; abundance; exuberance
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to stop walking; to pause
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
supplication; appeal; entreaty; petition
until now; so far; up to the present
(not) even once; (not) ever
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
decision; determination; resolution
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
mixture; jumble; cord made by entwining threads of various colours
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
again; once more; a second time
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
taking the podium; mounting the rostrum; going on stage to give a speech, etc.
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still