three-game match; three-bout contest; a rubber (in a card game)
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
getting; obtaining; winning; scoring (in ice hockey, basketball, etc.)
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
setting (someone) to work; employment; using; causative
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
white; blank (e.g. paper); uncolored; innocent; not guilty; (arch.) bright
passionate; ardent; enthusiastic
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
ceremony performed by a sorcerer to protect a noble setting out on a trip; walking in large steps; walking with a disabled leg; someone with a disabled leg
yuki-onna (spirit in Japanese folklore); snow woman
gorilla (Gorilla spp., esp. western gorilla, Gorilla gorilla)
fantasy; illusion; vision; dream
to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
to form a pair (pairs); to partner
freezing; cold storage; refrigeration
breath; breathing; bracelet
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
technique; art; skill; move
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
to recall; to remember; to recollect
coat (of hair or fur); lie of (dog's) hair; type; sort; lineage; breeding
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked