to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
sweaty; sweat-drenched; covered in sweat
to pile up and up; to pile up more and more; to mount (e.g. debts, concerns)
ignoring; acting as if it is nothing
war or military record; score; military achievements; results
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
general review (e.g. of one's lessons); dress rehearsal
to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
to be surprised; to be astonished
to chatter pointlessly; to waste one's breath
wearing a kasaya; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder); slashing a sword diagonally from the shoulder
wicker basket; wickerwork basket
gate (for entry, boarding, etc.); gate; logic element
to take; to catch; to capture
marine products; seafood; fish and shellfish
to knock down the price of; to make a successful bid (for an article); to buy at auction
baozi; Chinese steamed bun
traditional craft; traditional handicrafts
counting ballots; tally (of votes)
scoring; score; points made; marks obtained; goals; runs
chief brewer at a sake brewery
to brew (sake, etc.); to cause; to bring on; to bring about
last chapter (book, etc.)
every evening; night after night
tossing (someone) into the air (in celebration)
ink rubbing of a fish; (making a) fish print; (taking a) fish impression; snapshot of a web page (to preserve its contents); archive
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
current year (fiscal, academic, etc.)
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
very bright red; deep red; extremely flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
modulation (of voice); variation; variety; liveliness (e.g. of writing style)
barrette; hair clip; hair slide; hair band
chopping board; cutting board