this and that; one thing or another
true character; real nature
dramatic pose; grand gesture; grandstanding
dilatorily; sluggishly; to take a lot of time; to become late; to take it easy
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
weight training; muscle training
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
way (of doing); manner; method; means
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to read a large number (of); to read widely; to read everything that one can lay one's hands on (usu. of specific type, genre)
memory; sense; experience
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
complete collection; large collection; complete works
indeed; really; truly; very much
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
increasing; uploading; posting (e.g. content); close-up; finishing shooting (of a film, etc.); upswept hairstyle; being up (i.e. leading in sports)
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
tradition; legend; folklore
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
construction; architecture (of buildings)
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
technique; art; skill; move