to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
initiation into an art or discipline
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
to be overwhelmed; to be overawed
imposition (i.e. of rules, of a decision); compulsion
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
(arch.) I; (arch.) me; (person having) thin or shaved eyebrows; affectionate suffix for names of young men or pets
bright person; talented student; prodigy
to ask; to enquire; to query
to kill with a sword (knife, dagger, etc.); to slay; to put to the sword
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
rubbing one's hands together
melon bread; half-melon shaped bun, flavored with artificial melon
cheerfully; joyously; joyfully; happily; lightheartedly; excitedly
quiet and subdued in appearance; solemn; sad and depressed in manner; soft; gentle
leadoff batter; first batter; first person appearing (witness, performer, etc.)
miniaturization; miniaturisation; downsizing
(among) one's friends; (within) one's circle
bad reputation; poor reception; unpopularity; disrepute
to be discouraged; to shrink from
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
high place; high ground; height; broad (point of) view
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
tightrope walking; high-wire act; funambulism; treading a tightrope; walking on thin ice; pulling a risky balancing act
hooray!; cheers!; bravo!; loud (e.g. applause); enthusiastic; tumultuous
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
to ask a question; to ask questions
interest (in something); enthusiasm
to ride side by side; to walk side by side; to go together; to join forces; to work together; (lit.) to line up horses' bits
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
seeing for the first time; first sight; first meeting; sight-reading
next; next person; (arch.) room adjoining a noble's parlor
cobia (Rachycentron canadum); sergeant fish
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to lose heart; to become discouraged; to be crestfallen; to be utterly disheartened