beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
losers (those who have 'failed' socially, economically, etc.)
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
reconciliation (with one's spouse, adopted child, etc.)
beautician; cosmetician; hairdresser; hair stylist
winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)
to lose composure; to be upset; to be flurried; to lose one's head (through shock)
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
several times; once or twice
cartoonist; comic book artist; manga artist; manga author; mangaka
unexpectedly; surprisingly
editor (in publishing, etc.)
serialization; serialisation; serial story
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
to begin; to set about; to start
for your information; I'm telling you
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
trivial; not amounting to much
by today; before the day is over
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
to have the privilege of doing
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
bleeding; haemorrhage; hemorrhage; bleeding money; red ink; selling below cost
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
author; writer; novelist; artist
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate