exchange of blows; long rally
flabbily; softly; limply; easily (bend); effortlessly; flexibly
turning sideways; landscape orientation
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
severe; strict; tough; hard
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
getting carried away; going too far; overdoing
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to knead again; to rework; to revise; to polish
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
almighty; highest valued card (e.g. ace of spades); wild card
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
innermost depths of one's heart
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
way; method; means; resource; course
maneuver (usu. of military force); manoeuvre; mobile; nimble; agile
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
to abuse; to exploit to the full; to give free rein to
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
to exchange gunfire; to exchange shots
migrating; wandering; plano-; ambulato-
illumination; decorative lighting
horn; antler; antenna; feeler; horn-like projection (e.g. peaks of whipped cream)
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
radio (communication); wireless; not using wires
slot machine in a pachinko parlor (parlour)
protruding eyes; number of pips visible after a throw of the dice
three legs (two legs and a cane)
Yatagarasu (mythical raven who aided Emperor Jimmu on his eastern expedition); three-legged crow inhabiting the sun in Chinese mythology