breaking off; snapping off; suddenly stopping
restraint; restriction; control; check
to overdo; to do too much
good at playing along; up for anything; carefree; uplifting; upbeat
easy to get into (e.g. of music, etc.); easily getting into (a certain mood, etc.)
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
to take a firm stand; to argue about
autumnal tints; fall tints
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
adult striped mullet; in the end; after all is said and done
to become dim; to become blurred
suddenly and precipitately; take a sudden turn
ongoing; in progress; afoot
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
censor; overseer; inspector (Edo period)
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
time; age; chance; moment; occasion
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
viewing as a problem; problematizing
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
educational institution; academic centre; academic center
for the present; for the time being
skillfully; admirably; really well; excellently
final responsibility; ultimate responsibility
weak-willed; easily pressured; pushover
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step
to squash; to crush; to flatten
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
aftercare; care for patients after discharge from hospital; after-sales service
to be laughed at; to get oneself laughed at (e.g. by doing something stupid)
name recognition; established reputation
yield; output; production
no food or drink (e.g. as a sign in a library, etc.); no eating or drinking
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise