that's the way it is; such is life
how long; how much; to what extent
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
to favor; to favour; to show favor to; to show favour to; to be partial to; to be a regular customer of
every year; yearly; annually
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
weakening; emaciation; decline
endless; boundless; innumerable; endless; never-ending; going on forever
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to give; to do (something) for
wherein; therein; thereinto
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
just because; even if; even though
highest grade; superlative degree
simple (e.g. matter); problem free; hopeless; the end (i.e. leaving one at a loss of words); dumbfounding
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
lifetime; one's whole life; all through life
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
personal; individual; private
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
flag; tag indicating a future role or status for a character in anime, games, etc. (e.g. death, love, survival)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
confirmed as completed; everything must go (e.g. in a sale)
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
-like; -looking; -looked; tending to ...
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust