to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
draw (in competition); tie game
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
fate; destiny; predestination
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to read the situation; to sense the mood
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
(story of the) Forty-seven Rōnin; the Treasury of Loyal Retainers; Chūshingura
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
exclamation of surprised disappointment, disgust, or worry (yuck, ick, ack, eeew, crap!, blech, gross)
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry