to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
uniqueness; individuality
miser; niggard; cheapskate
calculation; computation; bill; check; consideration; allowance
martial spirit; military spirit; the spirit of true warriors
force (bulldoze) one's way through
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
offering a full report to a superior
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
accomplishment; execution
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
unprecedented; record-breaking
to improve upon; to make improvements to; to refine
(attitude of) being ready to take on a challenge; can-do spirit
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
bun (hairstyle); chignon; topknot
water content; moisture; water vapor (vapour); steam; dropsy; edema
epidermis; cuticle; bark; epidermis; facade
ground; land; the region in question; the local area; skin; texture; fabric
instructor; (fencing) teacher; model
direct descent; direct line
now that; since; as long as; provided that
leggings (stretchy skin-tight trousers); spats (footwear accessory); gaiters
over-the-knee socks; overknee socks