to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
voluntary training; voluntary practice; free practice
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
for work; in a manner related to work
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
practice kit; practice board; practice partner; training partner
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
no time like the present; make hay while the sun shines; (lit.) it's an auspicious day (for doing it) when you've just had the idea
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
along; parallel to; in accordance with
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
match; game; bout; contest
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
practice; practising; exercises; manoeuvres; seminar (student debates, presentations, etc.); practicum
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
self-healing; spontaneous recovery
seeing eye to eye; reaching an agreement; coinciding in opinion
in the same way as; just like
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
voluntary training; voluntary practice; free practice
space; interval; space character; whitespace
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline