dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
to throw up (e.g. mud); to splash (up); to flip up; to tip up; to raise sharply (e.g. prices); to hike
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to cite as an example; to refer to; to quote
the aforementioned; the said; the usual; kudan; yōkai resembling a human-headed bovine, said to prophesize misfortune or bountiful harvest
out of the question; unthinkable; impossible
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; noob; weak player
diversion (from one's worries, troubles, etc.); distraction; amusement
to tease; to banter; to make fun of (someone)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
person who tends to find things bothersome; person who does not like to make an effort
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
child of the times; modern kid; kids of today; with-it youngster
to chastise; to punish; to discipline
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
token (gesture, gift, etc.); (done) for form's sake; for the sake of appearances
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.); to imbue with; to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. of a voice)
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; a ... in the making; future (lawyer, doctor, etc.); beginning
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
doubt; suspicion; fear; apprehension
failure (i.e. an unsuccessful work); flop; dud; bomb
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
several million; millions (of)
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
to be by far the best; to be much better; to excel; to be exceptional; to be prominent; to be outstanding
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit
location (of); position; whereabouts; place where one is
throw; throwing; resigning (a game of shogi, go, etc.); giving up; selling at a loss; sell-off
clothing and accessories; attire