to chase; to run after; to pursue
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
supporter (e.g. of the arts); adherent; proponent
union; unity; bundling; binding; (arch.) putting on (clothes, armour, etc.)
unaffiliated voters; floating voters; swinging voters
to smash up; to defeat crushingly
to catch one's attention; to catch one's ear; to be annoying to one's ear
good luck charm; uttered when using magic; abracadabra; presto
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
battlefield; battleground
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
attaching the polite suffix "-san" to somebody's name
full up; to have had enough of something (both good and bad nuance)
feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy
puffing (e.g. steam train); chugging; steaming; feeling hot
to feel itchy; to itch; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager
still life (painting, drawing)
Excellent (grade); A; superiority; excellence; gentle; graceful
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
to understand (each other); to comprehend
to summon courage; to be brave
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
being scattered in all directions; being broken up and dispersed
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
close connection; deep involvement; close relationship
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation