rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
in accordance with; according to
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
to raise one's voice; to shout
to move forward; to move on
particulars; details; specified items
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
magnification; leverage; amplification; competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio
high (e.g. ball in baseball); highish; on the expensive side; comparatively expensive; wait tile which produces a winning hand with a higher score
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
space on a page (e.g. in a newspaper); surface of paper; letter; writings
distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
to head home; to leave for home
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
last week; the week before
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
(taking a) spectacular photograph; photo taken at just the right moment
reason for living; something one lives for; purpose in life; raison d'être
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails
taking the field first, thus batting second
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
how many people; a number of people
before one knows; unnoticed; unawares
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
tolerance; broad-mindedness
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; citrus (Citrus spp.)