to pick out item(s) from a group to keep
to continue (going along some trend)
to make an appearance; to show up
lust killer; lust murderer
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
bearer; carrier; person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter
the same ratio or percentage
count; counting; count of balls and strikes; count (after a knock-down in boxing); count (of radioactivity)
placing in a list (top ten, popularity, sales, etc.)
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
indicates the target of an activity; -ee (e.g. employee, examinee, trustee)
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
reconciliation; amicable settlement; court-mediated settlement; (arch.) translation of a foreign language into Japanese
compatibility; coexistence; standing together
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
to distribute emergency rice
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
first thing in the morning
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
to work hard; to make an effort
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
pointing and calling (occupational safety method)
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
less than ...; smaller ...
to say nasty things (about); to use abusive language
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
in deep black; in jet black
drawing a katana and attacking in the same stroke; doing (something) suddenly and without warning; doing without prior notice
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all