to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
apart from that; to return to the topic; enough of that
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to worry about; to be worried about; to fret about; to not know what to do; to be at a loss (as to what to do)
without losing time (e.g. to do); without even time for (doing something)
long ago; already; a long time ago
hey there; I say; see here
rumor; rumour; gossip; speculation; irresponsible criticism; hearsay
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
absence; disregard; indifference
prize winner; pennant winner; victor
victory stand; winners' podium
gold crown (tooth); golden crown; coronet; crown made out of gold
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
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
highway (esp. one existing from the Edo period); main road; highway (e.g. to success); path (to becoming ...); subdistrict (in China)
at full speed; impetuously; precipitately; headlong
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
closing party; closing event of a school, etc. festival
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
living flesh; flesh and blood; physical body of Buddha or a bodhisattva
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
consideration; taking into account
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
drama club (e.g. at school); dramatic society
another showing (of a play); recapitulation
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly