to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
how; in what way; how about; questionable
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
solo debut; debut as a solo artist
rest; break; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
return; comeback; reinstatement; carriage return; CR
to talk to oneself; to mutter
to win through (e.g. to finals); to advance
regular game; regular-season game
butting (in boxing); clashing (of schedules, etc.); conflict; colliding
to inherit; to receive; to take over by transfer
according to plan; as planned; on target
to make a cynical remark (about); to make a sarcastic remark (about); to satirize; to mock
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
handbag; purse; briefcase; attache case
social meeting place; watering hole
citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
dressing up; wearing fancy clothes
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; contact move (in go); direct attack to an enemy stone; sound effect produced by striking with clappers a wooden board in kabuki
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones