limited; limiting; restrictive
to stay calm; to keep cool
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs
closely-guarded secret; top secret
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; liberal arts
sense of touch; sense of being touched; tactile sense
draw (in competition); tie game
opening performance; opening act; curtain raiser; minor performer; minor storyteller; subordinate part
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
bonze; monk; monk's dwelling; boy; son; I; me
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
national defence; national defense
whenever necessary; as needed; as required; at any time; at all times
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
cheering group; cheering squad
union; alliance; combination; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
breaking off relations; disconnection; insulation (esp. electrical); isolation
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
inexpert or untrained eyes
moving about in confusion; going every which way; going this way and that
Sleeping Beauty (fairy tale)
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
useless person; worthless person; farting; farter
famous brand of sake; choice sake