getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
excessive meddling (esp. by parents); excessive interference
reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
stage (platform); performance; show; stage (phase); part; stage
single combat; duel; one-on-one fight
unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
likability; favorability; popularity
making a living; getting on in the world; subsistence
good impression; favorable impression
gyudon; rice covered with sliced beef, usu. with fried onion
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to slide into; to slip into
participants; participating athletes
to increase in value; to gain prestige
above the clouds; heaven; the Imperial Court; something unreachable; place of out of reach
lofty; sublime; noble; the sublime (aesthetics)
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
to take shape; to look good enough to be shown publicly
kitchen; financial situation; finances
handheld mixer; hand mixer
(metal) cap; clasp; mouthpiece; socket (for light, etc.)
cookware; cooking utensil
wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
gem; jewel; precious stone