life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
self-torture; masochism; inflicting damage to oneself
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
subjectivity; subject (philosophical); ego; one's personal opinion; one's own idea
in the meanwhile; during the time
person of doubtful origin
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
punishment; judgement; judgment
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
young nobleman; scion of a noble family; princely young man; man with an aristocratic air
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
(I) won't (say) anything no matter what (expression is followed by negative verb relating to say, answer, etc.) to not (tell) even under any threat
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
questions and answers; dialogue
investigation (e.g. by police or prosecutors); examination; inquiry; enquiry
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
to touch emotionally; to feel something; to strike home
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
in terms of; from the point of view of
start of a romance; beginning of love
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
to go on about (one's love affairs); to speak proudly of (one's spouse, girlfriend, etc.); to speak fondly of
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
settlement; conclusion; summary
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
rule; reign; government; governing
to be sloppy; to be lazy; to be worn out; to be exhausted; to be worn out (e.g. equipment); to have stopped working
breakup (of a ceremony, wedding, party, meeting, etc.); closure
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)