to make merry; to be festive
growing impudent; becoming arrogant; getting stuck-up; becoming more severe (esp. regarding something bad); increasing
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
to seem to be ...; to become like ...; to behave as ...
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
(person treated as a) plaything
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice
hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous
friendship; friendly relations; connection; relation; intimacy
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
whispering; murmuring; subdued
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
regret; repentance; remorse
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
one's physical safety; personal security
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
just because; even if; even though
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
overconfident; presumptuous
senior high school; high school
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
companion; partner; spouse
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)