lay-up (in basketball and golf); layup
goal; basket (basketball); finishing line; Gaul
winning after defeat seems certain; coming from behind to win
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
manager (e.g. of a business, an idol, etc.); in a sports team (esp. at school) someone who does the routine drudge work
match; game; bout; contest
single word; a few words; brief comment
voltage; excitement; enthusiasm
and; thereupon; because of that
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
crying from vexation; tears of regret
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
very; much; greatly; a lot of
definitely OK; definitely possible
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
handful; small amount; small number
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
moderately; in moderation
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
separate; special; another; separately
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
concert band (as a school activity); wind ensemble
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
regular; regular member (e.g. of football team, etc.); regular (petrol, gasoline)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl