to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
to summon courage; to be brave
to act as one; to act in concert; to keep pace; to stay in step
to begin to walk; to set out
nightlife districts; drinking districts
shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
rice (esp. when served on a plate)
all you can drink; bottomless cup
discrepancy; discord; disagreement; mismatch; dissonance
interests and preferences
table; chart; list; memorial to an emperor
that field; the authorities (esp. the police)
luck in competitions; luck in gambling
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
fiercely fought contest; close game (match, race, etc.); dead heat
cause and effect; causality; karma; fate; unfortunate; unlucky
to become fraught with emotion
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
latest; most recent; nearest (in time)
to lie deep in; to extend far back
derby (horse race); Japan Derby; battle (for first place); competition; derby (match); local derby
to paint over heavily; to plaster up
harsh criticism; something worthless or of little value
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect
to smash up; to defeat crushingly
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
to burst into bud; to sprout; to have a crush; to be infatuated
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
goal; basket (basketball); finishing line; Gaul
chink in the armor (armour)
mullet (hairstyle); mallet (croquet, etc.)
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid