independence; self-reliance
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
laughingstock; butt of ridicule
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
to speak; to hear a voice
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
such; like that; in that way
rare (or peculiar) animal
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
windy; windswept; receive harsh treatment
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
don't try and tell me that!; don't try that shit on me
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
to resort to violence; to perform a drastic act
tree sparrow (Passer montanus); talkative person; knowledgeable person
to lend an ear to; to listen to
unpopular (esp. with the opposite sex); undatable
to summon courage; to be brave
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
war; battle; match; game; competition
to abbreviate; to omit; to take; to capture
egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
affable; amiable; sociable; agreeable
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
fair and square; open and aboveboard
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
dull (e.g. of movement or reaction); sluggish