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
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; eternal life and prosperity
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
button (clothing); push-button
one by one; one each; one at a time
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to make an appearance; to show up
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
valley; ravine; cleavage (breasts); slum
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
no matter how much time passes
hook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye; snap fastener; press stud; hock (white wine)
front (aspect, weather, war-front, etc.); reception (e.g. in a hotel); front desk; front office; team management
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; tackling; challenging (someone to a contest)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to tighten; to press hard
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
novel; original; new; innovative
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
to tear off; to strip; to rob
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
correction; revision; amendment
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
to pass from one's lips; to escape one's lips