to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
sliver of hope; gleam of hope; ray of hope
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
foolish; nonsensical; absurd; ridiculous; trifling
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
about; concerning; related to; -ish
most part; greater part; majority
very much; exceedingly; extremely
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
relatively; comparatively
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
God's will; heaven's decree; mandate of Heaven; one's life; one's lifespan
man proposes, God disposes; (lit.) man does what man can do then awaits the verdict of heaven (or fate)
brute force approach (esp. in a video game)
tightrope walking; high-wire act; funambulism; treading a tightrope; walking on thin ice; pulling a risky balancing act
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
to have the privilege of doing
comparing and adjusting; reconciling; lapping; precision surface finishing; margination
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
nothing but; none other than
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
snide remark; insinuation; sly dig; disguised reproach; indirect criticism
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
no!; no no!; no, not at all
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
arrogant; insolent; disdainful
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
to go to; to visit; to call on
the rounds of tradesmen going door to door; route man; door-to-door tradesman; thief taker; secret policeman
what do you want?; can I help you?
Ise (former province located in the major part of present-day Mie Prefecture and parts of Aichi and Gifu prefectures); Ise (city)