offense and defense; offence and defence
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
pair; the two; both persons; both things
not budging an inch; to stand one's ground
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
so; like this; in this way
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
Japan's best; number one in Japan
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
almost; roughly; approximately
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to have a showdown; to settle (e.g. a dispute)
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
visit (to a religious site, e.g. shrine, temple, grave)
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
no regrets; without regrets
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very