to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
measurement round the hips
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
waist; waistline; waist measurement
hips; buttocks; backside; hip; trendy; cool
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
to run out of breath; to get breathless; to get puffed (out)
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
to pass; to overtake; to leave behind; to pull out; to extract; to remove
if it is not ...; if it does not ...
goal; basket (basketball); finishing line; Gaul
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing
solo exhibition; one-man exhibition; one-woman exhibition
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
marathon training in physical education classes in Japanese schools
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
latte; caffè latte; radio and television
sports club (e.g. at school); sports department (e.g. in a newspaper)
Girls' Day; Dolls' Festival; Hinamatsuri; menstrual day; menstrual period
oxygen deficiency; oxygen shortage; lack of oxygen
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
lower-middle (e.g. in class rank)
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
bittersweet; having mingled feelings of joy and sorrow; joy and sorrow alternating in one's heart
great nuisance; extremely annoying; quite embarrassing
making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on