companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
careless; stupid; thoughtless; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
various countries; several countries
union; alliance; combination; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
while; even though; despite
to look on enviously while doing nothing; (lit.) to hold a finger in one's mouth
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
(shopping) cart; kart; go-kart
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
in this way; thus; such; uh...
lodging together; training camp; boarding house
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
I see; that's right; indeed
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
pickled (something); pickled in (something); preserved in; overreliance on (e.g. medication); excessive use of
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation