two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.); cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
getting mixed up in; getting embroiled in; involvement; entanglement; by-blow
fault; weakness; flaw; crux (of a matter); difficult point; point of contention
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
when it becomes; when it comes to
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
cliff edge; edge of a precipice; perilous position; critical moment; brink
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
rain shower in late autumn (fall) or early winter; seasonable rain
tea grinding mortar (hand mill)
expression; presentation; representation; notation
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
knowing; (an) acquaintance
-ing and -ing (e.g. "coming and going"); doing such things as...; expresses a command; (arch.) to be; (arch.) indicates completion or continuation of an action
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
Buddhist (household) altar
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
disorder; disturbance; unrest
tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa); moutan; wild boar (meat)
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to come to an end; to lower the curtain
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
to thrust before; to thrust at
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
something or other; one thing or another; this or that