decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
whether you like it or not; no matter what one may do; in any event; at all events; (lit.) whether you laugh or cry
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
deep emotion; strong feelings
to complain; to make a complaint
hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping
if it is not ...; if it does not ...
all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
upper lip; philtrum; under one's nose; mouth
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
everybody; every last one of them; all
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
thoughtful; considerate; sensible; prudent; having good taste; discerning
exhilarated; all smiles; tickled pink; pleased as punch
forevermore; for eternity
taste; liking; preference
to degenerate; to lapse into
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
to be about to board; to be riding on; to get on top of; to lean over; to set about; to collide with
to blow off; to be blown off
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
cliff edge; edge of a precipice; perilous position; critical moment; brink
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to