to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
both hands; both arms; ten
to hold fast; to protect to the end
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
dropping; losing; missing item; something one forgot to write down; trap; wooden protrusion from a Japanese door frame that fits a hole in the threshold, acting as a lock when closed; conclusion (of a speech, etc.)
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
end of a match; end of a game
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
vindication of honour; vindication of honor; making up for loss; revenge
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
saying; maxim; aphorism; proverb
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
than; from; out of; except; but; more
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
junior high school student; middle school pupil
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start of a season
Iga (former province located in the west of present-day Mie Prefecture)
Island; insula; island; islet
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
football (incl. soccer, rugby, American football, etc.; esp. used for soccer)