skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
honor; honour; credit; prestige
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
once in a lifetime; once in one's life
you could say; you might say; verging on the
always hitting the bull's-eye; infallible
table; desk; counter for tables, desks, etc.; offering table before an altar (sometimes used in tea ceremony); tabletop incense burner
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
one more time; once more; once again
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
skill; dexterity; proficiency
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
higher rank; better position
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
tendency; trend; inclination
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
cover; covering; cover song; cover version; coverage; to compensate for (a loss)
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
to shoot through something (wall, body, etc.); to pierce (e.g. with an arrow or a look)
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
distrust of (other) human beings
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm