it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
contest of strength; trial of strength
to have no chance (of succeeding)
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to get help; to enlist aid
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
savage; barbarous; barbaric; uncivilized; uncivilised
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
king; monarch; ruler; champion
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
fantasy; illusion; vision; dream
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
peremptory command; must-obey order; absolute instruction; categorical imperative
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
be (that) as it may; having said that
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
to put someone to trouble
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
to be troublesome; to require the aid and labour of others
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct