to treat; to feast; to provide dinner for
violence; reckless action; (an) outrage
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
leadership competition; power struggle
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
that's a different matter; that's a different story
whole nation; whole land; whole country
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
leader; authority; mainstay
to knead again; to rework; to revise; to polish
to keep a watchful eye on
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
as soon as possible; as quickly as possible; speedily; without delay; ASAP
decisive battle of brief duration
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
depending on the situation; depending on circumstances
to use properly; to use (different things) for different purposes
undisputed; entirely; perfect
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
ratio; proportion; percentage
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
companion; partner; spouse
consenting to; being convinced of; being satisfied; understanding
concealment; suppression; hiding
to practice magic; to practise magic
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
kiss; squeak (as in the sound made by mice); sound of liquid being sucked up
moment by moment; hour by hour
passing (an examination); making the grade
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
union; unity; bundling; binding; (arch.) putting on (clothes, armour, etc.)