declaring that one is one tile away from winning on one's first discard and before any tiles have been called or kongs declared
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
consecutive victories; series of victories
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
to bend; to turn up; to turn down; to double
intent; intention; bad faith; mens rea (guilty mind)
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
commercial (radio, TV, etc.); ad; construction management; contract manufacturer; customer management; court martial
changing one's dress (e.g. at the wedding reception)
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
month of birth; birthday month
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
sudden price jump; steep price rise
audience; spectator; spectators
grasp; catch; understanding
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
chance (of success); odds
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to anticipate; to foresee
selection; choice; option