to repaint; to paint again; to paint (a different colour); to change completely; to break (a record); to redraw (e.g. the map)
eight (long cylindrical things)
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
to be completely changed (for the worse); to be transformed
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
way of speaking; intimation; lips; mouth; snout
simply; merely; only; solely
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
glance; glimpse; cursory view
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking
after a long time; for the first time in a while
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to kidnap; to abduct; to drag (someone to an event or place); to force (someone) to go (to)
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
to get entangled (with each other); to get muddled together
to see to it that ...; to make sure that ...; to try to ...; to make an effort to ...
hitting a ball (with a bat, golf club, etc.); batting; stroke
outfield; outfielder; outfield bleachers; third party; outsider
great speed; extreme speed; swiftness
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
gyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion style usually characterized by dyed hair and gaudy clothing; gal; girl; young woman
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with
fee-charging; paid; not free; toll road
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
cushion; cushion (to soften the blow); mitigation
unscrupulous business practices; fraudulent business practices; crooked business practices
something; some kind of; for some reason
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down