dead center; (right in the) middle; midst; midst (e.g. of a storm); heyday; (the) height (e.g. of a debate)
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
a little bit; a little while
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
frost; white hair; grey hair; gray hair
old age; ageing; aging; old person; the elderly; 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
maneuvering behind the scenes; backroom deals; dodgy dealings
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; 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 (for a shamisen, biwa, etc.); pick; drumstick (for taiko); mallet (for a gong); beater
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)
fishing spot; fishing hole
benefiting from the influence of a master or parent
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
tanzaku; long, narrow strip of paper used for writing poetry, wishes, decorations, etc.; 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
to get back into shape; to retrain; to rebuild; to reschool
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.); to leave; to set off; to start
to drop by; to stop by; to drop in; to approach; to draw near; to come close (to)
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
watchdog; chaperone; watcher
sturdy spirit; bold; daring; brave; valiant; undaunted