by all means; no matter what; at any rate
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
terrain; geographical features; topography
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
clever; shrewd; crafty; cunning; pretentious; impertinent
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
firm; strong; solid; stable
to serve; to work for; to attend
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
reinforcement (e.g. of troops)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
to take by storm (e.g. a castle); to assault; to capture; to reduce
mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking
full bloom (esp. of cherry blossom); full blossom
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
degree of perfection; level of completion; degree of completion
to live through hell; to go to hell and back; to suffer dire straits
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
one's last resort; trump card; treasured family sword
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
(lucky) find; bargain; good buy; treasure trove
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in