still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
to relax; to feel at home
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
review (of learned material); revision
lovable; sweet; charming; pitiful; pathetic; touching
to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
semitone; half step; halftone
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
movie; film; motion picture
I don't want to boast but
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
audience; attendance; hearers
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
breath; breathing; bracelet
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (someone) to redo something
amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
tremendous; rapid; dramatic
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
perfect; complete; flawless
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
wide difference; a world of difference