not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
to become better; to improve
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
difference; discrepancy; variation
everything; for (to) everything; (in) anything
capsule toy; vending machine toy; gacha; loot box; loot crate
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
to change completely; to change suddenly
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
voice training; vocal exercises
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
without eating or drinking
turning things around with a home run; turning the tables with a single successful attack (move)
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
simply (cannot); definitely (cannot); absolutely (cannot); by no means
revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
losing easily; being trounced; being beaten hands down