escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
dressing room; fitting room
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
(political) power; authority; influence
abuse; misuse; misappropriation; using to excess
very interesting; of great interest
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
losing a battle; lost battle; battle one cannot win; battle one is doomed to lose
minimum; at the very least
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
moderator; host; chairman
gem; jewel; precious stone
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
practice; practising; experience
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
black; black go stone; guilt; guilty person
basic tone; underlying tone; trend; keynote
unveiling; debut; introduction
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
demon; devil; evil spirit; -crazed person; -obsessed person; fiend
great numbers (of people); numerical superiority; masses; people; folk; clique
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
indicates position in a sequence; divisions of a kabuki performance
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
to take advantage of one's carelessness; to perform a surprise attack
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
getting carried away; going too far; overdoing
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance