Japanese spindletree (Euonymus japonicus)
to mark a stage, movie set, etc. with tape to indicate positions of actors, furniture, equipment, etc.; to block a set
SMS; short message service
weight; body weight; importance; weight; emphasis
travel agent; travel agency
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
merry voices (e.g. of children playing)
viaduct; overhead bridge; overpass; land bridge (biogeography)
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
second year of junior high school; second-year junior high school student
counselling service (counseling); life matters advice service
practice; practising; training; study
student guidance; student counseling
hyperventilation; overbreathing; hyperpnea; overventilation
frantic dash; rushing at full speed
to sob; to be choked with tears
to strike (with a stick, whip, etc.); to hit; to punch; to go to (a place to eat, drink, etc.)
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
light (color, colour, taste); simple; plain; frank; candid; ingenuous
pause; suspension; rest; stoppage
show business; entertainment industry; world of entertainment
frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health
Chiba prefecture (Kanto area)
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
original intention; initial resolution
hook (fishing, golf, boxing, etc.)
mild (climate); temperate; gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered