to tower above the rest; to be by far the best; to be prominent; to be outstanding; to be a cut above
generation; the world; the age
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
dealing with; coping with
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
to spread; to be propagated
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
to smash up; to defeat crushingly
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
recompense; indemnity; atonement
person concerned; interested party; related party
playboy; libertine; (professional) gambler; person without a steady job; idler
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
to be injured; to sustain a wound
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
irregular; indeterminate; tramp (steamer)
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
being in love with each other
last week; the week before
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
gem; jewel; precious stone
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious