without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
to catch the eye; to attract attention
future prospects; promise
assumption; supposition; hypothesis
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se
contributor (of written material)
tendency; trend; inclination
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to stay in one's heart; to be enduringly memorable; to be unforgettable
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
first prize; gold medal; blue ribbon
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
otherwise; if not; or else
relative evaluation; comparative assessment
evaluation on an absolute scale
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
important points; main points
stipulation; stating clearly; documenting in writing; stating explicitly
election; selection; choice
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
firm; strong; solid; stable
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
turns and twists; ups and downs; meandering; complications; vicissitudes
(find) common (meeting) ground
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
screening meeting; trial meeting; qualifying competition
reading through (a book); finishing (a book)
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
shōchū; Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
between (e.g. two people); face to face; hindrance; impediment; arrhythmic section of recitative in noh music; playing with only 2 players; prefix used for stress or emphasis
bulky; massive; thick; heavy