even though; despite; when
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
club activities; extracurricular activities
one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); earnest; resolute; (arch.) one bloodline; (arch.) one clan
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
not going (well); not proceeding (as one wishes); bad; not good; hopeless; beyond hope
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
remarkable; striking; obvious
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
how long; how far; how much
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
individual play; one-man effort; non-cooperation; playing on one's own; selfish play
fast approach; quick intimacy
two persons; two people; pair; couple
talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
strength; power; proficiency; ability
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
company that exploits its employees (e.g. through unpaid overtime)
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
ha-ha; with a hearty laugh; panting; with heavy, rapid breathing (from exertion, fear, etc.)
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
one machine; one aircraft; one life