to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
adverse circumstances; unfortunate situation; adversity
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
summer heat; hot weather; (arch.) heatstroke
though one didn't intend (expect) to
optional; voluntary; arbitrary; arbitrary
clever; bright; sharp; wise; intelligent; sagacious
conceit; vanity; pride; self-importance; egotism
imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)
walls have ears; (lit.) walls have ears, sliding doors have eyes
(smelling) strongly; pungently; angrily; furiously; indignantly
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
sincerely; earnestly; wholeheartedly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
sphere; globe; ball; sphere; counter for pitches
stall; downturn; slowdown; slump
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
ryokan; traditional Japanese inn
a wise man keeps away from danger
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
with a squirt; spurt; with a whoosh; zipping; with a sudden whistle (e.g. gust of wind)
dad; daddy; papa; sugar daddy
hot and humid; muggy; sultry
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to stand on a podium; to teach; to be a teacher
gym clothes; gym uniform; PE kit
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity