to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
grandfather; male senior-citizen
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
carrying on one's back (e.g. baby); piggyback ride
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful
mock cavalry battle; piggyback fight
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
sommelier; wine steward; wine expert at a restaurant who advises guests on a choice of wines
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
to be on track; to be going to plan; to enter orbit
good luck charm; uttered when using magic; abracadabra; presto
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
(my) wife; inside the home; one's family
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
drama club (e.g. at school); dramatic society
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
drama; theatre; theater; play
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
The Phantom of the Opera (musical, novel, film, etc.)
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
bow-wow; woof; wah-wah; bawling; clamouring; clamoring
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
reimbursement; compensation; reparation; indemnity
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher