to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
the big two...; two major...; two main...
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
(social) position; status
already; now; no longer; not any more
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
door; gate; opening; title page
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
to be thrilled; to be excited
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
woman; female; feminine gender
if it is the case that ...