rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
a little bit; a little while
old age; old person; the old; the aged
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
palm heel; heel of the palm
dodgy dealings; monkey business
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
wide difference; a world of difference
to take command; to give direction
being battlewise; being skilled in battle; experienced warrior
field in which one acts unchallenged; unrivaled sphere of activity (unrivalled); one's monopoly
point of uncertainty; unclarified issue; doubt
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
rationality; reasonableness
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
arrangement; pact; agreement
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
right to decide; having say (in a decision)
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
benefiting from the influence of a master or parent
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
long, narrow strip of paper on which Japanese poems are written (vertically); tanzaku; thin rectangle
narrow, long, and thin pieces of wood strung together that were used to write on in ancient times
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
watchdog; chaperone; watcher
sturdy spirit; bold; daring; brave; valiant; undaunted
(for a conversation) to wander from the subject; to get off track
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
to talk to oneself; to mutter