to be a match for; to rival; to be equal to
deer (esp. the sika deer, Cervus nippon); cervid
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
instant; moment; for an instant
counter for the ichi-ni-san counting system (usu. directly preceding the item being counted); noun read using its on-yomi; counter for articles; indicates possessive (esp. in place names)
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
putting that aside; that said; apart from that; anyway; be that as it may
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
nod; inclination of the head
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
to bring disgrace (dishonor, dishonour) on; to fling mud at; to put to shame
form; shape; figure; visage
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
already; now; no longer; not any more
lolicon; sexual attraction to young girls; person attracted to young girls
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
master; teacher; stable master
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
head; brains; intellect; understanding
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
cookware; cooking utensil
tradition; legend; folklore
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.