to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
does not pay; not worth (one's) while
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
(not) even once; (not) ever
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
consciousness; awareness; relief; calm
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret
to be incomparable; to be completely different matters; to be completely different things
promising without due consideration
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
metal ring; metal hoop; metal band; trivet
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
resurrection; resuscitation; regeneration; university student in ... year
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
covering one's head with a handkerchief, scarf, etc.; tying a cloth around one's head
pink; erotic (usually used in relation to the sex industry); blue; pornographic
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
to put in; to place inside; to be enthusiastic; to be engrossed; to be in high spirits; to be excited
popular person; favorite; favourite
not busy; unengaged; being free; leisure
to summon; to get used to call
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
cooperation; collaboration
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
earth (color, colour); ashen; deathly pale