middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to take (a person) unawares; to make a surprise attack
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
sharp parting remark; parting threat
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
to stay behind; to remain; to work overtime
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act innocent
to make good use of; to use to one's advantage
big problem; major issue; big controversy
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
washing; cleansing; cleaning; cleansing (one's mind and body)
madness; craziness; insanity
handyman; utility man; odd-job man
sincere; honest; faithful
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
humble position; inferior; underarm grip on opponent's belt
oral; verbal; spoken; parol
(written) contract; agreement
outer surface; outside; outward appearance; manner (with others); demeanour
rough (touch, voice, etc.); coarse; gritty; rattling (of beans, beads, etc.)
early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
closeted maiden; carefully raised girl from a well-to-do family
complete recovery of health
laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
unnatural; artificial; false; forced (e.g. smile); empty (e.g. compliments)
marital relationship; marital relations
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
finger flick to the forehead
achievement of one's goal; goal achievement
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit
yoo-hoo; halloo; hi-de-ho; howdy; hey