to overstep the mark; to go too far; to overdo it
exposure; laying bare; baring (e.g. skin); (photographic) exposure
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
to change (with the passage of time); to fade; to wane; to decline
warrior; soldier; courageous person; strong person
pioneer; leader; taking the initiative; leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
let's see what you've got; show me what you've got
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
outrider; herald; rikishi who leads the yokozuna to the ring prior to his ring-entering ceremony
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
carefree; free from worry
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
shrill voice; piercing cry; shriek; scream
three; three years of age
choices; alternatives; options
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
soft serve ice cream (icecream)
embarkation; boarding (an aeroplane, airplane)
vote; ballot; label; ticket; tag
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
to unfold; to unroll; to open
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without