here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
hostility; animosity; enmity
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
war; fighting; fierce competition
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
passionate; hot-blooded; full of vitality
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
skirmish; brush (with the enemy); minor battle; squabble; (petty) quarrel; argument
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); to shave (one's head)
wastebasket; wastepaper basket
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to pay attention; to be watchful
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
rival; competitor; competition
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
shop; store; someone who sells (something) or works as (something); someone with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
toilet; restroom; bathroom; going to the toilet; relieving oneself
malicious; spiteful; vicious; shady and damp
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
buying and eating sweets (esp. of children); between-meal snacking
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to (relax and) stretch one's legs out; to go for a further walk
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
home area; home town; local
to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
commemoration; celebration; remembrance; memento; souvenir; keepsake
excursion; field trip; school trip