to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
decisive defeat; rout; thrashing; losing big
consecutive defeats; series of defeats
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
ironically enough; as irony would have it; in a nice little twist
to do one good; to be beneficial; to stand in someone else's shoes; (arch.) to care deeply for someone
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
copier; copy machine; photocopier
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
still (continuing); as ever; further
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
this occasion; at this time; now
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
to hide; to conceal; to lower volume (of a sound or one's voice) so as not to be heard; to become quiet and inconspicuous
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
coastal region; coastal area; coastline
the matter you have been talking about
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
to water down; to dilute with water
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
full stomach; filling one's stomach; eating one's fill; complete; total; full
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
to hang (something) on the wall
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
to overflow from something full
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
conscious; deliberate; intentional
short pause; short interval
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
especially; above all; inter alia; among others
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing