expected value; expectation value; expectation
imperfect; incomplete; faulty; defective
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; No. 18; eighteenth; repertoire of 18 kabuki plays
(doing) karaoke by oneself
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (e.g. economy); losing momentum
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
already; now; no longer; not any more
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
while surprised; suddenly
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
choreography; dance composition; dance coaching
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
being seen here and there; appearing in various places
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
don't you think?; indicates question
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation