to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
un-Japanese in appearance or character
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
proportions (esp. body proportions); proportionate width; ratio
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
nakedness; nudity; bareness; nakedness; being penniless; concealing nothing
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
sharp increase; sudden rise
than; from; out of; except; but; more
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
simultaneous; all at once
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; heat; primary
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
(some) more; even more; longer; further
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
engagingly; cordially; amiably; sociably; hospitably
competent; suitable; qualified
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now