even if ...; even supposing that ...
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to go out and away; to leave
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
to stand (something) up; to put upright; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to let out; to raise (a cloud of dust, smoke, etc.)
regret; repentance; remorse
to gain fame; to make one's name
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
to alternate; to take turns
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
young person; young man; (arch.) boy who has not yet had his coming-of-age ceremony (Edo period); (arch.) young (homosexual) male prostitute; (arch.) young kabuki actor also working as a male prostitute; (arch.) boy in a homosexual relationship (with a man)
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
to regard (as); to consider (to be); to deem; to look upon (as); to think of (as)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
invitation; introduction; temptation
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
leader of the pack (of a group of kids); neighborhood bully (neighbourhood)
neighborhood nuisance; neighbourhood nuisance
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now