it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
play ball!; starting a match (of baseball, tennis, etc.)
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
sphere; counter for balls
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to face; to go towards; to head towards
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
fray; fighting; brawling; scuffle
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
strike (e.g. in baseball, bowling)
out (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
bat (in baseball, cricket, etc.)
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
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.)
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
long hit; slugging; extra-base hit
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
play; recreation; play (theatre); performance; staging; praying
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
riddled with holes; full of holes; full of flaws; full of loopholes; faulty
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
lost point (in a game); point given away; run charged to the pitcher; blunder; mistake
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win