to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
(only) one option; one possible choice
sexual act; sexual intercourse
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
sincere; earnest; serious
to irritate; to grate on one's nerves; to aggravate; to be galling; to be invidious
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
to be perturbed; to be agitated
(instruction) manual; operations manual; basic rules (pertaining to how a job should be carried out); (car with) manual transmission
along; parallel to; in accordance with
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
superiority complex; sense of superiority
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
to cross the line; to go too far
such; like that; in that way
to look away; to avert one's eyes
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to give; to do (something) for
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
to rub together (e.g. one's hands)
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
to say everything one wants to say; to exhaust a topic
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)
nice; likeable; desirable
with an open and calm mind; with no preconceived notions; without reserve; frank; candid
a cut above the rest; superior; one field; one matter; suitably; reasonably
warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai; (arch.) man in attendance (on a person of high standing); (arch.) retainer
to commit seppuku; to commit harakiri; to take responsibility (and resign); (arch.) to laugh until one splits one's side
wakizashi; short sword worn by samurai