beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
Japanese, Chinese and Western (e.g. when referring to food styles available, etc.)
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
overall victory; championship
Western-style clothes (cf. traditional Japanese clothes)
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
distribution (of information, etc.); broadcast; delivery; transmission; streaming
complete lie; outright lie
to impress; to move one's heart; to touch (a person's heart)
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairman; presenter; host
number; number plate; license plate
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
in spite of; regardless of
to wear (clothes) stylishly; to dress oneself stylishly
jockey's racing uniform; one's best clothes (esp. for women), normally put aside for important meetings, dates, etc.
first arrival; first in race; suit of clothes
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
(committee) chairman; president
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
arrangement (music, objects, etc.); organization; adaptation
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
being the runner-up; finishing second
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
business; trade; operations; sales