the three character styles: square and semicursive and grass
repulsion; repulsive force
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
to run at full speed; to run and run; to try one's hardest
comparatively; relatively
to affect; to impact; to influence
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
end (of play, match, etc.); closing; closing a pachinko machine (after it has paid out its designated maximum)
to be extremely dangerous
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
neighbour to the left (person, building, etc.)
imposing stance; daunting pose
neighbour to the right (person, building, etc.)
to wheeze; to breathe with difficulty; to gasp
pretending not to recognize (recognise); feigned ignorance
to sit in a row; to be arrayed
(as alike as) two peas in a pod
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
most of all; extremely; supremely
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
(sound effect for) collapsing; losing strength; slumping; losing balance
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
troublesome; difficult (e.g. customer, guest, child); laborious (e.g. task, dinner)
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork