to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)
stout; dark beer; porter's ale
special selection; special approval; special prize; highest honours
sake made without added alcohol or sugar
kushikatsu; deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables
assortment (of food); assorted dishes; combination platter
dishes based on spring onions and tuna
chicken or fish meatloaf made with egg
confections; sweets; candy; cake
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
to squeeze out; to wring out
tepid water; lukewarm water; comfortable; easy; relaxed
to beat (e.g. eggs); to whip (e.g. cream); to whisk; to lather
little finger; pinky; little toe
directions; instructions; usage method
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage
reaching; attaining; arrival
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
everything working out as desired
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to give the stamp of approval
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
in order; sequential; seriatim
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
body; trunk; torso; hull (boat); fuselage (aircraft)
heart; guts; nerve; central part
sword skills; swordsmanship