choice; selection; option
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to reach the peak of something (e.g. luxury, hardships, etc); to be extremely (e.g. busy); to exhaust completely; to have nothing left (e.g. to say)
rule by military force; military rule; (way of the) conqueror; path of supremacy
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
special effects; SFX; tokusatsu; genre of live-action film or television that makes heavy use of practical special effects
program (e.g. TV); programme
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
to get on well (with someone); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse
amusement; fun; brief entertainment
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
that is to say; so that means
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to put back in a good mood; to cheer up
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
serious look (on one's face); straight face
exhibition game; friendly match; friendly; interleague game between the Central and Pacific baseball leagues
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly; again and again; continually
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
one's hand; name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
joint struggle; common (united) front
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
war situation; progress of a battle
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
reconciliation; peace; rapprochement