giant; great man; Tokyo Giants (baseball team)
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
fully prepared; all ready
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
attacker (esp. in volleyball)
a great variety of; diversity
first match (in a series)
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
taking up a new line of work; the beginning of things; starting the preparations for New Year's festivities (December 8 in Tokyo, December 13 in Kyoto); resuming work after the New Year's vacation
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
nearing the enemy; coming into contact with the enemy
heavy fog; dense fog; thick fog
to stop walking; to pause
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
starting point; starting line
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
to strip and leave clothes lying around
failure; defeat; mistake; unconsciousness
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
sense of smell; olfaction
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
being cleared (doubt, misgivings, etc.); being dispelled; melting away; melting (of ice)
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
body odor; body odour; personal odor; personal odour; characteristic (of someone)
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
directly opposite; right in front
to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off