really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
laughing embarrassedly and sticking out one's tongue
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
one's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
like a decent person; human
living person; the living
to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
tightly; tautly; (springing, straightening) up; suddenly; intuitively; instinctively
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
attractive body; nice-looking body
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
carrying voice; well-projected voice
corridor; hallway; passageway
to slip through (a crowd); to weave through (e.g. traffic); to pass through; to get around; to elude (e.g. the law); to evade
other side; opposite side; other party
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
exclusive; attached to; specialist
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
(political) power; authority; influence
financial power; financial means; wealth
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
personality; character; individuality; personhood
leaving (a hall, meeting, stadium, etc.); exit; walkout; exit (from the stage); leaving the stage
usurpation; taking back; dispossession
mainly; chiefly; primarily; for the most part
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
worldly-minded person; materialist; uncultured person; philistine; vulgar person; snob
to knock down; to knock out