to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by
people (of a country); nation; citizen; Democratic Party for the People
draw (in competition); tie game
opening performance; opening act; curtain raiser; minor performer; minor storyteller; subordinate part
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
sweeping victory; easy victory
bonze; monk; monk's dwelling; boy; son; I; me
authenticity; credibility
source; origin; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
in the same way as; just like
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
to provide against contingencies; to prepare for the worst
national defence; national defense
main point; essential point; important thing; necessity; need; requirement
whenever necessary; as needed; as required; at any time; at all times
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
to come to see; to come and see; to visit
somewhat below; slightly below
cheering group; cheering squad
union; combination; association; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
offensive (movement); aggression
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
breaking off relations (with); severing one's connections (with); breaking with (e.g. one's past); insulation (electrical or thermal); isolation
to take advantage (of someone's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
to give someone a surprise; to catch off guard and fluster; to frustrate (e.g. someone's plans); to give someone a blow; to scare the hell out of
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
whip; lash; stick; cane; encouragement; rebuke
to fly around; to scatter
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
inexpert or untrained eyes
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
paralysis; palsy; numbness; loss of sensation; standstill; state of paralysis