(sound of one's) heartbeat
again (and again); once again; yet again; (there you go) again
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
there's no other way; there are no other options; there are no alternative means
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
legendary; fabled; fabulous
counter for the ichi-ni-san counting system (usu. directly preceding the item being counted); noun read using its on-yomi; counter for articles; indicates possessive (esp. in place names)
Remember (Pink Lady song)
kill; kill (shot); smash; spike (in volleyball)
false impression; deceptive appearance; mere show
oar; all; (pulling an) all-nighter; staying up all night long
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
a step; short distance; short time
head over heels; headlong; head first
moment to quit; way to quit
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
utmost limits; extremity; limit
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
to be led by; to be headed by
terrible luck; very bad luck
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
economic fortune; luck with money
language of the natives; local language; native tongue; dialect; patois
once in a lifetime; the first and last occurrence (event, experience) of one's lifetime
risky speculation; big gamble; large bet
slip (of paper); tag (usu. bamboo, wood, ivory, etc.); label
something going right into or coming right out of a place where it fits snugly
person whose physical suitability for conscription in the former Japanese military could not be determined in that year (e.g. due to illness)
fortune slip (usu. bought at a shrine)
... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?"); ... on earth (e.g. "who on earth?")