fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
almost; roughly; approximately
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
honeybee (Apis sp.); honey bee
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
consecutive victories; series of victories
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
to pour into (liquids); to pump into
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
when it becomes; when it comes to
automatic; intransitive verb
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
emotional scars; mental trauma
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
revenge; making a new attempt where one previously failed; determination of a loser to win the next time