to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.); to take hold of; to haunt
still (continuing); as ever; further
fighting back; returning fire; counter-attack; responding to an attack; accepting a challenge
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvring
to demolish; to tear down; to pull down; to draw on (one's savings, etc.) little by little; to break into (a reserve fund, etc.); to eat into
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
injured person; wounded person
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
finally; at last; in the end; ultimately
to rush into; to surge into; to crowd into
stake; post; pile; (arch.) stump
to mow down; to cut down; to knock down; to defeat; to beat
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full; at a maximum
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
loading; charging; filling
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
to give directions; to issue instructions
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
possessing full mastery of an art (e.g. Judo); initiation into the secrets (e.g. of an art); full mastership
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
one by one; one after another; successively
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
to push in; to force into; to break in (e.g. into a house); to intrude
to check; to stop; to keep back
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
mouse; rat; dark gray; slate gray
one (small animal); two-tan bolt of cloth
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
just because; even if; even though
eagle (Accipitridae family)
to hew; to chop up; to mangle; to mince
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing