(game of) leapfrog; leapfrogging
string made from twisted paper
isn't it (that) different (from usual, from what one could expect, etc.)?; isn't that wrong?; no, that's wrong; it's not like that; that's not the case
small theatre; kabuki performed in a small theatre; little performance; short acted scene; act
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
(in spite of) being old enough to know better
panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind
lying face down; upside down; prone
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
private affairs; personal matter
(with a) whizzing sound; sound of something whizzing by
last place; lowest position; lowest rank; least significant (bit); lowest order
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
what the?; what's going on?; what's this?
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
had better ...; had better not ...
jersey (fabric); jersey; (sports) uniform; Jersey (cattle)
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)