equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
long ago; a long time ago; already
to peak (at a given time or given group); to approach the peak; to come to a peak
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
I couldn't care less; not caring less
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
to raise one's voice; to shout
aloof; morose; stuck-up; smelling strongly of something; having a pungent smell
with a snap; with a click (beep); shortly; briefly; small
world; society; people; the public
visiting another school (e.g. of kendo) and defeating each member in a fight
duty; obligation; responsibility
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
meter; gauge; metre (i.e. 100 cm); meter; animator
way to die; means of dying; quality of one's death
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
to state; to express; to mention
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
right in front; just opposite; under the nose
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase