to be biased; to have a bias
low birth; humble origin; lowly; base; vulgar
daytime; noon period of the day; matinee
instant yakisoba in a cup
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
gentian (Gentiana scabra var. buergeri); autumn bellflower
common rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus); RAD
large triple gate to temple
Nihi (the two former provinces of Hizen and Higo)
exhibition hall (room, area)
to add to one's circle of friends (or colleagues, etc.); to take in; to accept
to have more wins than losses; to lead someone (by no. of matches); to take the lead over an opponent (in points)
achievement of one's goal; goal achievement
nap; short sleep; first sleep of silkworms
individual item (i.e. not part of a set); single article; single item out of a set; one item from a set
grand; far-reaching; ambitious
generalization; generalisation; popularization; to generalize; to generalise; to popularize
noisily; with loud footsteps; in a crowd; incessantly; all together
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
attacker (esp. in volleyball)
to be elated; to be excited; to be caught up in the moment; to be carried away; to get cocky
beautiful; good; excellent
a gap develops; a significant difference emerges
with a broad grin; smirking
right to choose; a say; option
careless; thoughtless; hasty; rash
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
to win through (e.g. to finals); to advance
to pound away; to hit at random; to hit ceaselessly
consecutive defeats; series of defeats
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour