to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
to think constantly about; to dwell on
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
(giving) instruction; initiation
having presence of mind; self-possessed; imperturbable; calm and self-possessed
person who has great confidence (faith) in himself
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
free (of charge); gratuitous
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
to the very end; to the bitter end; to the last; to the hilt; thoroughly
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
international; diplomatic intercourse
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
to badger; to pester; to beg
to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off
playing with balls (e.g. football, playing catch, etc.)
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
surrounding at a distance
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
safe; strongbox; cashbox; depository; cash office; treasury
Dear (so and so); Dear Sir; Dear Madam; To Whom It May Concern
padded sleeveless kimono jacket; Japanese vest
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
skillful words; deceitful words; glibness
being somewhat (half) joking; half seriously; half in jest; in a jocular vein
cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy
just-harvested; something freshly harvested or gathered (usually produce)
Chinese citron (Citrus natsudaidai); bitter summer orange (mandarin)