backup dancer; background dancer
lower garment (e.g. jeans, slacks, skirt, etc.)
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
making a guest appearance; guest starring
crouching; formal crouch performed at the beginning of a sumo or kendo match
successor machine; later model
orchestra member; musician
a certain someone; Mr So-and-so
threefold; folded in three
manufacturing; craftsmanship; build
craze; frenzy; enthusiasm
two-tone coloring; two-tone colouring
careful reading; close reading; intensive reading
easy to get into (e.g. of music, etc.); easily getting into (a certain mood, etc.)
many items; pressure of business
diaphragmatic breathing; abdominal breathing
adding up; totalling; totaling
excellent sweet; confection of an established name
famous scene (in a movie or play)
quality collar for an under kimono
breaking (an agreement, promise); cancellation (of a contract)
individual technique (in team sports); individual skills; individual play
end-blown flute (esp. the recorder)
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
female elementary school student
drenched with sweat; sweaty all over
if possible; if it is in my power; if it was realistic
to ride past; to miss one's stop (train, bus, etc.)
to get blunt; to dull; to wear out
fighting spirit (in sport); tenacity
to charge; to lunge; to flare up (at someone); to turn on (someone); to collide with; to bump into
ground glass; frosted glass
as if nothing had happened
light; easy; non-serious; minor