to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
enterprise; business; company; corporation
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
sign; indication; omen; symptom
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
although I say; although one might say; although called
ring name (in pro wrestling)
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
sphere; counter for balls
automatic; intransitive verb
following; pursuing; tracking; shadowing; tailing; chasing
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
impact of publicity or propaganda
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
sit down; sit up; Sit! (to a dog)
to wear extra clothes; to dress formally
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
smallish; on the small side
practicality; utility; usefulness
maid cafe; cafe with waitresses dressed in cute maid costumes
erotic; sexy; arousing; risque; sultry