knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
convenient; handy; useful
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
newsprint; newspaper used for wrapping, packing, etc.; newspaper
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
hard fighting; hard struggle; fighting against heavy odds
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
like everyone else; like most people; like an ordinary person; as much as anyone else
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
just the other day; quite recently
television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast
way (of doing); manner; method; means
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
opening performance; opening act; curtain raiser; minor performer; minor storyteller; subordinate part
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
to be exhausted; to be tired out; to be worn out
working adult; full-fledged member of society
largish; biggish; on the large side; slightly larger; a little larger
top of the head; crown of the head
to smash; to break into pieces
to be elated; to be excited; to be caught up in the moment; to be carried away; to get cocky
comparatively; relatively; fairly; considering ...; for ...; despite ...