unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
northwestern part; the northwest
valley; ravine; glen; gorge
survival; survivor; relic
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
acquaintance; appreciative friend
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
proposal; offer; request; application
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
obstinate; stubborn; obdurate; headstrong; willful; perverse
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
simplistic (thinking, idea, etc.); hasty
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
(giving) instruction; initiation
most of all; extremely; supremely
concession; conciliation; compromise
to show mercy; to show sympathy; to have compassion; to be kind
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
master; teacher; stable master
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to dig out; to hollow out; to cut into
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
difficult to ...; hard to ...
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
supplication; appeal; entreaty; petition