degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
how; in what way; how about; questionable
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
tired feeling; feeling of exhaustion; sense of fatigue; fatigability
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
to set one's mind on doing; to get the idea of doing; to make up one's mind
reaching the winning post; reaching the finish; making the goal; getting married
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
pinky swear; pinky promise; hooking each other's little fingers to confirm a promise
pinky swear; pinky promise; making a pledge by hooking each other's little fingers
porcupinefish (Diodon holacanthus); balloonfish
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
tidal hour; right time; favourable opportunity (favorable)
to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
esoteric Buddhist ritual where incantations are chanted; magic
to wield a baton; to swing a baton; to lead; to direct; to command
urgent; pressing; immediate; urgently; promptly; at once
soft sound; dampening (of sound)
in history; ever; historical
worst of the worst; despicable; extremely bad
imperial court; royal court
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
around the clock; day and night
to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
full of troubles, difficulties
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
charcoal; charred remains
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
martial arts which involve fighting without weapons; combat sport; one-on-one fighting sport
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
actual profit; practical use; benefit
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
practice, practice, practice; (only) practice makes perfect