terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to have sparkling eyes; to have shining eyes; to have a gleam in one's eyes
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
self-protection; self-defence
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
naturally; of course; understandably
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
to collapse; to fall down (in a heap)
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
one more time; once more; once again
with these words; while saying
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
and then; and so; and; so then
completion; perfection; accomplishment
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
stew (esp. Japanese cream stew)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
to boil; to heat (a liquid); to prepare (a bath, hot drink); to excite; to rouse; to stir
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
naked above the waist; stripped to the waist; shirtless
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
tenugui; (hand) towel (usu. thin cotton cloth)