to flourish briefly (esp. before retiring or stopping); to have a day in the limelight; to have a stint of success
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; (arch.) to rise up (of breaking waves)
filthy; dirty (looking); drab
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
to cut down (grass, etc.; by swinging a sickle, scythe, etc.); to mow
to grow in intensity; to be aggravated; to get worse; to develop
honor; honour; prestige; dignity; honorary (e.g. president, doctorate)
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
empty grain husk; immature ear (e.g. wheat); hollow object; unripe fruit
person who has great confidence (faith) in himself
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
insincerity; dishonesty; untruthfulness; bad faith
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
to dress up as; to disguise oneself as; to play the role of
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
hi; hello; hey; listen!; oh; come on!
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (Middle Ages); acting administrator
revenue office; taxation bureau
safekeeping; temporary custody; claim check; deposit receipt; matter left undecided; unresolved issue
the preceding year; the previous year; last year
final income tax return; final declaration; final report
bad reputation; poor reception; unpopularity; disrepute
naked tribe; people who are habitually naked (or half-naked) at home, in hotel rooms, etc.; people who use their smartphone (or other portable device) without a case
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing
window screen; insect screen; mosquito screen; screen; screen door
noisily (playing an instrument); blaring; incessantly; continuously; on and on
air guitar (imaginary instrument used when pretending to play the guitar)
noisily (esp. the noise of heavy feet)
gathering evidence (e.g. to back a news story); getting the facts; obtaining supporting evidence
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
capture; seizure; prehension; apprehension; understanding; grasp
each (person); everyone; individual; respective