to devote oneself; to do one thing exclusively; to make a job of; to decide to
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
near; close; beside; third person
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
tediously; repetitively; insistently; ad nauseam; at great length
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
clearly; distinctly; vividly
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
blameless; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless; perfect
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
to strike; to hit; to give hell to
to throw down the gauntlet
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
waste of time; killing time
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
tightly; exactly; precisely; close-fitting (e.g. suit); firm (body); lean
audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep
muscular; lean (of a company's operations, etc.)
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
lightly; easily; carelessly
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
in the meanwhile; during the time
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down