(right at the) side; just beside
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
action scene (in a movie)
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
to turn completely into; to become completely
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
breakthrough (research, etc.); breach; opening
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
finishing blow; coup de grâce
not bad; not half bad; pretty good
to live through; to survive
large build; large pattern
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to fail to ...; to miss one's opportunity to ...
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
without; unless; have to do
hole; hole (in golf); (golf) cup; (electron) hole
beyond this point; from now on; after this
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
cooperation; coordination; link
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to part left and right; to open out
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
one animal (small); (arch.) two-tan bolt of cloth
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight