tenacious; persevering; persistent; sticky
to gain a victory; to win
to hide; to keep to oneself
standard-bearer; flag-bearer
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
every part of the world; all over the world; the four corners of the world
round-robin tournament; round-robin competition
addition; adding; supplement
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
friendship; goodwill; friendly relations; amity
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
full dress; formal dress; uniform
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
in one's own way or style
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
festival (shrine visit) by children aged 7, 5 and 3; lucky numbers 7, 5 and 3
red and white candy stick sold at children's festivals
to stare at; to look hard at; to look up and down; to scrutinize; to scrutinise
button (clothing); push-button
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
woman; female; feminine gender
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open