to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
salty; calculating; stingy; scowling; grimacing; hoarse
potato; French fries; chips; sweet potato
ice; ice cream; ice pop; ice lolly; cold; iced (e.g. iced tea, iced coffee); ice (stimulant drug)
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
soup containing rice cakes and vegetables (New Year's dish)
shiruko; sweet red-bean soup with mochi
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
menu; schedule; program; menu
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
(young and) innocent; naive; pure; fresh; artless; unsophisticated
someone; a certain person
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (of China; 9-23 CE)
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
play; recreation; playing (a sport); play; playing (a musical instrument); musical performance; play (theatrical performance)
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue
pure; genuine; trueborn; natural-born
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
short-distance race; sprint
long-distance race (in track and field; typically 3, 5 or 10km)
American continent; the Americas