bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
instead; but (on the other hand)
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
that's the way it is; such is life
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
body double; double; wire puller; person behind the scenes; shadow commander
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
news; word; tidings; omen
to gather; to collect; to assemble
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to steer a ship; to manage; to take command; to take the helm
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
inside one's heart; in one's mind
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
in the meanwhile; during the time