upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
to break (by kicking); to kick down (e.g. a door); to kick open; to smash through (e.g. the enemy); to rout
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
life-size; life-sized; true-to-life; faithful (depiction); realistic
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears; crucifixion
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
exclamation of surprised disappointment, disgust, or worry (yuck, ick, ack, eeew, crap!, blech, gross)
very cheesy; very flashy; extremely gaudy
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
curl; curly hair; ringlet
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
keyboard (piano, computer, etc.)
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
(common) cold; influenza; flu; ague; inflammatory respiratory system illness (in general)
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
of course; certainly; naturally
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
sidelong glance; flirtatious glance
to entrance; to possess; to enthrall
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
welcome!; nice to see you!