modern; current; contemporary; trendy; latest; up-to-date
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; reinforcement
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
therefore; for that reason; so; because of that
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
American joke; American sense of humor
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
punishment (of children); spanking; smacking; criminal punishment (esp. execution; Edo period)
to do someone in; to bump someone off
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
unconsciously; without knowing it; unwittingly; unawares
retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion
when it comes to ...; as for ...
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
(opening) with a clatter; loudly; flinging (open); (changing) completely; dramatically; suddenly
passing the baton (in a relay race); baton pass; baton handoff; passing the baton; handing over (a job, responsibility over something, etc.)
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
throwing down; dropping; airdrop; investment
about the same; about equal to; close match
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
steady; sound; stable; safe (e.g. business); reliable; trustworthy
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds