quick firing; rapid firing
to cut one's way through; to tide over; to struggle through; to get over
favorite sword; cherished sword
men's language; male language
to rise; to raise up; to straighten up; to sit up; to stand up
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
competent; suitable; qualified
all pain, no gain; doing no good and a lot of harm; having no redeeming features; being a complete disadvantage; (lit.) a hundred harms and not a single gain
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
resemblance; similarity; likeness; analogy
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
the Four Heavenly Kings (Dhrtarastra, Virudhaka, Virupaksa, and Vaisravana); the big four (i.e. four leaders in a given field)
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
voluntary; optional; free; elective
right-wing (politics); extreme right-wing group; right wing (bird, plane, etc.); right field; right flank; right fielder; high rank
left-wing (politics); left wing (of a bird, aircraft, formation, etc.); left flank; left field
grandfather; male senior-citizen
master; Your lordship; My lord; husband
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
playoff for the tournament win with three wrestlers participating
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
decoration; ornament; trimmings
chaos; turmoil; pandemonium; havoc
turning by hand; hand-turned; hand-cranked; preparations; arrangements
support; backing; patronage
to be unable to understand; to baffle one's understanding; to be beyond one's comprehension
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
pleased to make your acquaintance