as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
closely contested constituency; highly competitive marketplace; (fig.) battleground
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
leaving somebody behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone
strength; power; proficiency; ability
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
demonstration; protest; (giving a) demo; demonstration; presentation
general term; generic name
Arab Spring (revolutionary wave in the Arab world, 2010-2011)
back fat; fatty upper part of roast pork
strongish; somewhat strong
dish made with pork belly and bones, simmered with miso, sake, vegetables, etc. (from Kagoshima)
soy sauce ramen; soy ramen; ramen in clear brown broth flavored with soy sauce
to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through
knowledge applied to evil purposes
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
military forces; hosts; troops
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
to challenge (a person) to a fight
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
sense of humour (humor); funny bone
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
cartoonist; comic book artist; manga artist; manga author; mangaka
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
process; operation; stage of a process; progress of work
conveyor belt; belt conveyor
defective item; defective product; defective merchandise
being filled with; being full of; permeation