middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
child's mind; childlike innocence; naivete
pointing out; identification
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
first experience (of something); first sexual experience
to get permission; to get approval; to get the go-ahead
don't try and tell me that!; don't try that shit on me
all right; very well; okay; I got it
to follow another's example
horse riding; mounting a horse; mount; riding horse; saddle horse
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
roller coaster; big dipper
to be hesitant; to feel timid
thrill ride (at an amusement park)
sweet flavour; sweet flavor; flattery; stupidity
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
to be elated; to be excited; to be caught up in the moment; to be carried away; to get cocky
boarding (a train, bus, etc.); getting into (e.g. a taxi)
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
trauma (usu. psychological)
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
naughty; mischievous; rascal; naughty kid
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
to jaunt around; to play around; to visit one place after another without effect
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
illumination; decorative lighting
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
program (of events, music, etc.); programme; program (booklet); brochure; (computer) program; programming
fantasy; illusion; vision; dream
decorative lights; illumination