to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
to establish a lead; to distinguish (between); to ascertain or tell the difference (between); to discriminate
to (prepare to) run away (from one's responsibilities, etc.)
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
Kojima Sadahiro (1951.11.10-)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
place; position; location; position; standing; status
to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
why; how; for what reason
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to confess; to speak out; to disclose; to tell
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
in-house; (on) the grounds; (in) the premises; hall; theatre; theater
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
oblong; vertical writing style (e.g. on envelopes); portrait orientation
(yarn) count; nth place (in a race); nth position (in a starting lineup); nth rank (in a battle formation); castle guard; second-place horse
positioning; getting a position; taking a position
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
four; 4; four years of age; ten o'clock (in the old time system); burakumin; cross grips
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; relationship; relation; (good, bad, etc.) terms
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
herd of horses; pack of horses (in a race)
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
counter for laps or circuits; perimeter; Zhou dynasty (of China; approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department