to knock down; to utterly defeat
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
numeral; figure; digit; numeric character
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
slight; thin; on the weak side
normalcy; normality; normal
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
clear; distinct; evident; definite
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
chasing too far; pursuing relentlessly
thing that should be (carefully) avoided; no-no; thing to definitely not do; something forbidden; taboo
to restore one's energy; to restore one's spirits; to recharge one's batteries
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
clever; intelligent; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; (arch.) good (with words)
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
large quantity; large amount
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
companion; company; tritagonist
not sleeping a wink; wide awake all night; without moving
to stay up all night; to spend the night without sleep
to grow light; to become white; to turn grey (gray)
fast walking; semi-jogging
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
firmly; plentifully; with all one's might
more than anything; above all else
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
reserve; reticence; unfriendliness; estrangement
to boost; to force up; to push up
desperately; for one's dear life
affection (esp. parental); love; fondness
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
saw-edged perch (Niphon spinosus)
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity