snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
yokozuna (highest rank in sumo); grand champion; best in its field; crème de la crème; cream of the crop
rope; cord; line; grand champion's braided belt
sumo wrestling; wrestler; rikishi
bathhouse; (public) bath; bathroom
ozeki wrestler's attempt to reach the rank of yokozuna; being eligible for promotion to yokozuna
prop; strut; becoming taut; tightness; thrust; slapping attacks
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
how many people; a number of people
thoroughly; through and through
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
English letter; alphabetic character
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
mini-; miniskirt; mini-skirt
slapping the opponent with the open hand
straw bag; sack; bale; counter for sacks (of rice, potatoes, coal, etc.)
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
to be choked; to be stifled; to be smothered
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
once and for all; completely; spotlessly
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
sniff; sniff-sniff (esp. an animal); whining; whimpering
solo exhibition; one-man exhibition; one-woman exhibition
clincher; winning technique; official winning technique
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
natural disaster; cataclysm
softness; gentleness; weakness
snugly; cosily; carefree; easily; freshly made and still warm; imprudently
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)