at first; in the beginning; originally
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
having a high threshold (for entry); difficult to approach; feeling awkward to go to (of someone's home)
to be beneficial (to); to do (a person) good
bursting with youth and energy (esp. young woman); vivaciously young; (fish) jumping around energetically (e.g. when caught in a net); bursting (e.g. seams); tight; splattering (e.g. cooking oil)
grasshopper; locust (of superfamily Acridoidea)
hobby friend; friend gained through common interests or personality
vacant house; unoccupied house
competitive bidding (esp. for government contracts)
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
serious reply (response) (e.g. in 2ch threads)
uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
to burst into bud; to sprout; to have a crush; to be infatuated
empirical; from experience
training (animals); breaking (animals)
prize winner; pennant winner; victor
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
competition rate; success rate; ratio of successful (applicants) to total applicants
criterion (criteria) for selection
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
gift; present; tip; bribe
athletic meet (esp. at school); sports day
having slow reflexes; bad at sports; unathletic person
repeatedly; to a tremendous extent