difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
destruction; annihilation; devastation; catastrophe
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
finishing blow; coup de grâce
power; authority; influence
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
brave figure; valiant figure; heroic figure; gallant figure
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
shy; bashful; timid; reserved
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
depression; low spirits; dejection
deep-seated; deep-rooted; ingrained
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
to polish up; to shine up
freestyle (e.g. swimming event)
the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
lofty; sublime; noble; the sublime (aesthetics)
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
to win the prize; to win the ring
hungrily; greedily; voraciously; ravenously
to be excited; to be elated
leader; pioneer; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
negotiations; discussions; connection
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
special; auspicious; happy; naive; innocent; good-natured
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
guest; visitor; visitor's arrival
something small; something petty; trifle
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care