blow; shock; strike; batting
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
fair and square; open and aboveboard
overall victory; championship
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
evil spirit (that can possess people)
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
to be hesitant; to feel timid
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
determination; resolution
stylish; smart; high collar; hair dressed in a western style; to dress in the latest Western fashion
stock; products; stolen goods; loot; spoils
to hand over; to surrender
since when; from when; how long
route (bus, train, air, etc.); line; line (taken by a group, organization, etc.); policy; course
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
primary school; elementary school; grade school
spectators; onlookers; members of the audience
as expected (positive events); as hoped for
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
(with a) whizzing sound; sound of something whizzing by
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
steady; sound; reliable; solid
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
quiz; short test; mini test
shape; appearance; collateral; obverse of an old "zeni" coin
chair; stool; post; office; position
to roll over; to tumble; to roll about (with laughter)
reaction; response; reaction
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
to pay attention; to be watchful
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
quite clearly; quite distinctly; perfectly; exactly
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained