to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
sixteenth day of the month; sixteen days
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
skewer; spit; skewering; impalement; running through (e.g. with spear)
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
popular (hit) program (programme)
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
(small crunchy) dried sardines
third son; Occella iburia (species of poacher)
to become clear; to be made public
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
cartoon-character costume
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
to become sodden; to swell up; to become lazy
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
dressing room; green room; backstage; behind the scenes; the inside; inside affairs
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
real thing; original; actual
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell