flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles
notice; notification; report; posting
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
tank (of liquid); tank (military vehicle)
fool; nitwit; The Fool (Tarot card)
wintry sky; cold weather (in winter); wintry weather
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
bold; daring; unflappable
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
surroundings; environs; circumference
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
(how) many times; (how) often
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability