to get into an argument; to come to discuss; to be controversial (usu. as an adjectival phrase); to be contentious
you guys; buddies; pals; you lot
trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something); immediate cause
the height of folly; sheer stupidity
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to tremble violently; to shudder up; to shake
older brother; elder brother
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
sub-; -ous (indicating a low oxidation state); -ite; Asia; Argentina; Arabia; America
two-wheeled motor vehicle; motorcycle; motorbike
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
before one knows; unnoticed; unawares
number; number plate; license plate
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to take over; to hand over
strong pressure; heavy pressure
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
almost every day; almost daily
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
opposite lane; oncoming lane; opposite side of the road
to fail; to mess up; to bungle; to screw the pooch
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
split; division; break up
to have an accident (esp. traffic accident); to cause an accident
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
to coat a surface with something that adheres strongly when hardened (i.e. grout, plaster, lacquer); to cover up (e.g. truth); to varnish (e.g. with lies, rumors)
traction; towing; hauling; driving (e.g. economic growth)
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
to carry on one's back; to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
this and that; one thing or another
a little over; a little more than; powerhouse; one of the biggest; upper (seismic intensity)