to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
to the core; to the bone; (lit.) to the marrow
overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior)
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
to turn completely into; to become completely
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
one clap; one beat; one mora (taken as a unit of time)
to pause; to have a short intermission
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
clear insight; resignation (to one's fate); acceptance
understanding person; supporter
test of one's strength; test of one's ability
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
participant; entrant; player; competitor
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
festival; feast; carnival; matsuri
strong person; the strong; the powerful
deciding match; play-off; runoff
match; game; bout; contest
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
drama; theatre; theater; play
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
jumbling together; lumping together; mixing up
to compete with; to vie for
this one; with this; in this way
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
conclusion; end; finish; supervision; management; control
objection; dissent; protest
latest; most recent; nearest (in time)
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to sleep like a log; to sleep deeply
deep, threatening voice; menacing tone
in advance; beforehand; previously; ahead of time
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of