to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
broad-minded; (of a rikishi) tall, with long reach, making it harder for their opponent to get a grip on their mawashi
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
long time; long interval; for quite some time
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
to view the past with nostalgia
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
to feel affectionate towards; to have feelings for; to care for; to hold dear
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
lover; boyfriend; girlfriend; soul mate
older brother and younger sister
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
object of romantic interest
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
parental love or affection
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to keep away; to keep at a distance
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
victim; injured party; sufferer
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
firm promise; definite promise