contest of strength; trial of strength
putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the means for the end; getting one's priorities backwards
unable to read the situation; unable to pick up on the mood (e.g. of a conversation); unable to read the room
to worry (about); to be worried (about); to be troubled (by); to be pained (by); to be distressed (by)
hot pot party; party with guests sitting around a hot pot
I'm stuffed; that was good; what a meal
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience
natural features; topography; climate; spiritual features
good at playing along; up for anything; carefree; uplifting; upbeat
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
freshly drawn bath; (taking) a bath before anyone else
ahead; before; the future; pardon me for leaving (first)
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
to become completely dry; to dry out; to dry up; to parch
to pull from both ends; to pull from both sides; to play tug of war
to stick; to get stuck; to be unavailable; to be busy; to be piled up (e.g. of work); to halt (in one's speech)
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
to comb down; to smooth down
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
space on a page (e.g. in a newspaper); surface of paper; letter; writings
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
throughout heaven and earth, I alone am the honored one
poisonous air; poisonous gas; poisonous ingredient; poisonous nature; malice; spite
to pluck; to pick; to tear
fermented milk drink (e.g. Yakult, Calpis, Calpico); lactic fermenting beverage
people with a pure and innocent image (esp. actresses, singers, etc.)
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
demonic; devilish; satanic; diabolic
relief; aid; help; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
memory-making; making memories
to fall; to drop; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to decrease (of popularity, quality, speed, sales, etc.); to fall; to be inferior (to)
most attractive feature (of a person)
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
belief; faith; conviction
no holds barred; anything goes; no limits
to get twisted; to get warped; to get distorted; to twist; to warp