to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
failing mark (e.g. in exam)
possible; likely; probable
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
special (specialized, specialised) subject
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
final exam; term-end examination; end-of-term examination
to surround; to crowd around
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
blank; blank space; gap; time spent not doing something (e.g. working, practicing)
close; intimate; on good terms
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
operation to win over someone by using a tactic of gentle persuasion
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
someone haughty and boastful at home but meek and reserved outside; being a lion at home and a mouse abroad
if so; in that case; in that situation
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
assertion; declaration; affirmation
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things
calvaria; area at top of head; parietal
weight training; muscle training
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
nunchaku (two linked fighting sticks); nunchak; nunchucks
replica firearm; realistic toy gun with no firing mechanism
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well