speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
(undesirable but) inseparable relationship
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things
serious; not joking; straight
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
bad; poor; inferior; delinquent; hoodlum; hooligan
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
selection; choice; option
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
to kill (with a weapon); to defeat an opponent; to get someone out; to arrest; to take prisoner
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
moron; idiot; stupid person
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to save one's face; to maintain one's status
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
place; room; margin; scope
finishing blow; coup de grâce
grasping; gripping; handful; fistful; handle; grip; rice ball
striking on the side; side blow; slanting (rain, snow, etc.); driving
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
alright to do; can do; do not mind doing; gladly do; might as well do
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
mountain road; mountain trail
broiled eel (usu. mixed into rice)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)