sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
predictable; repetitive; being in a rut; set in one's ways
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
bet; wager; stake; gamble
just you wait and see (as a threat)
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
never mind!; don't worry about it
beast (i.e. any animal other than man); person reborn into the animal realm; brute (i.e. a contemptible human being); damn it; damn
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
love triangle; eternal triangle
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
two times; twice; two degrees
first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm
unfairness; injustice; partiality
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
hard-fought win; winning through perseverance
dashing around on a horse; running around; exerting oneself (for another)
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
in this manner; in this way; like this
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
to choke; to be choked (by); to sob convulsively