to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
unpadded kimono; 1st day of the 4th month of the lunisolar calendar
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
December; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
third day of the month; three days
present; gift; to give a present or gift
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
first time; first; initial
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
panting; gasping; heavy breathing
deciding match; play-off; runoff
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
inseparable (esp. bond, relationship); inextricable; joined at the hip; integral; essential; cannot be broken (cut, separated)
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
number one; first; best; most; game; round
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
president (of a society); chairman
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to feel itchy; to itch; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager
poor physical health; bad shape
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
title; subject; problem (on a test); question; counter for questions (on a test)
top (of a mountain); summit; peak; height; orgasm; climax
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh