to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
successively; one after another
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to mix; to stir; to blend
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether
deviation value (usu. scaled to mean of 50, standard deviation of 10, and often used for academic grades); deviation; T-score; standard score
always having a comeback; fast-talking
someone who is suddenly quiet and meek; (lit.) borrowed cat
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
bridge building; mediation; go-between; intermediary; (through the) good offices (of someone)
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
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to chase; to run after; to pursue
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
high (e.g. spirits); merry; high; high (i.e. feeling of extreme pleasure)
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
vexing; irritating; impatient
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
alarm clock; waking up; keeping oneself awake; type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing