no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
the ancient imperial princesses serving at the Ise shrine
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
points of improvement; improved areas; points needing improvement; problem areas
colluding; complicity; liaison; compromise; giving in
admiration; being impressed (by)
truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
general public; the masses
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
to coquet (of a woman); to entice a customer (of a prostitute); to flatter; to butter up
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
mediocrity; the masses; ordinary run of men
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...