large-headed dwarf statue, bringer of good luck
swim ring; swimming ring; life buoy; life belt; life preserver; lifesaver
being used to ...; getting used to ...; being accustomed to; being conditioned to; be familiar with
what's done is done; it is no use crying over spilt milk; (lit.) spilt water won't go back into its tray
rematch; replay; make-up game
arriving at the same moment
freestyle (e.g. swimming event)
unasked for; unnecessary; uninvolved
to let someone have the credit for (a success); (lit.) to let someone else carry the flowers
to be detained; to take time
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
wasteland; wilderness; abandoned land; devastated land
contrary; opposite; inverse; reverse; back-to-front
to leave behind; to misplace; to forget
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
Why?; Why not?; What for?; What's wrong?
sailor suit; middy uniform
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
deputy head teacher; vice principal
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
to break through (e.g. one's doubts); to become unbound by (e.g. the past); to allay (e.g. anger); to burst (e.g. a boil)
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
attack; assault; attempt; try
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
to do one's best; to put forth every effort