to chase; to run after; to pursue
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
disintegration; self-destruction
demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment
earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)
to sink; to go down; to pass away; to die; to disappear; to vanish
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
to fire from a job; to dismiss; to discharge; to behead
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
beforehand; in advance; previously
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
on countless occasions; many a time
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
creation; birth; formation; naissance; construction
big crunch (theoretical reversal of the big bang resulting in the demise of the universe)
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch
to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
worthless; shit; disparaging; demeaning
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
brave figure; valiant figure; heroic figure; gallant figure
running at full speed; going as fast as one can go
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)