indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
scrap; piece; fag end; unimportant (person); petty (official); barely (in a role)
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
feeling keenly; fully realizing
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
fresh troops; fresh players; newcomer; new employee; new method; new way
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
clanging; empty; deserted
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
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
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
to be imminent; to loom; to be approaching; to be impending
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
being absorbed in; losing oneself in; losing control of oneself
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to