taking the extenuating circumstances into consideration
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
death by suffocation; death by choking
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
killing two birds with one stone
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
having lost face; in a bind
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
coagulation; freezing; solidification
critical moment; do-or-die situation
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
sitting together in a circle; happy circle; harmony
Japanese food; Japanese-style meal; Japanese cuisine
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
in this way; along these lines; similarly
another dimension; different level; whole other level
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined
persistence; fortitude; indomitability
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
(Internet) troll; disturber; raising havoc; laying waste; robbery; holdup
department store; department
morning; morning coat; breakfast set (often a drink and toast); breakfast special