victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
perfect; complete; flawless
pace; tempo; slow and fast; in case of emergency
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
part; part-timer; part-time (work)
shaku (unit of distance approximately equal to 30.3 cm); rule; measure; length
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)
to fight; to exchange blows; to rally
Pocky (biscuit stick coated with chocolate, strawberry, etc.)
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
role of the villain; the bad guy
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
reconciliation; amicable settlement; court-mediated settlement; (arch.) translation of a foreign language into Japanese
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
little finger; pinky; little toe
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
impression given by a painting or image
fellow men; between men; among men; man-to-man
fellow women; between women; among women; woman-to-woman
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
detectable; noticeable; recognizable; observable
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
tag-team match (pro wrestling)
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing