to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
long ago; already; a long time ago
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
legal wife; lawful wife; first wife (in polygamous relationship)
breasts; boobies; tits; breast milk
yearned for; longed for; missed
an issue being settled; a case being closed
from now on; in the future; hereafter; ahead of us; down the road
huff!; yo-heave-ho!; heigh-ho; to butter up; to suck up to
braid (hair, cord. etc.); plait
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
to bend; to warp; to curve
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
Catherine wheel (firework); pinwheel
wondrous; marvellous; uncanny; like a charm
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to give off sparks; to spark; to scintillate; to have a heated argument; to combat; to do something fiercely
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest
waiting to see one's opponent's move before doing anything (e.g. as a disallowed act in rock, paper, scissors)
even so; anyhow; at any rate
with a "plop" (of tears, drop of water, etc.)
embers; cinders; burnt residue; combustion residue
to be opposite; to face each other
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
memories; recollections; reminiscence