to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
to pay attention; to be watchful
not necessarily so; is not always true
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
boisterously; roughly; briskly
to squash; to crush; to flatten
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
physical condition; state of health
to get tired out; to be exhausted
ignoring (one thing) for (another)
to pull tight; to brace; to tighten
subjectivity; subject (philosophical); ego; one's personal opinion; one's own idea
homogenization; homogenisation
to be born (with); to be born (to be); to be destined
one's turn for doing the sweeping (cleaning)
pupils who are not members of any school club; (lit.) go-home club
setting sun; decline (e.g. of industry)
unsteadily (walking); waddling; staggeringly; totteringly
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
right side; right-hand side
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
microminiature; ultraminiature; ultra-small
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)