as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to set off an explosive; to start a fire under someone; to motivate someone with rough words
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
a step; short distance; short time
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
now (with the nuance of 'the last moment'); this late in the game
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
to give a command (e.g. in a loud voice); to give an order
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
approximate age; age range
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
rough; casual (clothing); rough (of a golf course); rough sketch; rough draft
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
personal attendant; valet; maid
to have the privilege of doing
having gone too far to turn back
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
to set (sun); to become dark
camping; campground; making camp
in case of; at that time; at this time
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
emergency measure; emergency procedures; first-aid treatment; stop-gap treatment; temporary repairs
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
staying the night; lodging (at)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze