AD; Anno Domini; assistant director (movie, etc.)
era during mid-1970s dominated by grand champions Wajima and Kitanoumi
close-up; bringing attention (to); bringing to the fore; putting under close scrutiny
biological younger sister
love triangle; eternal triangle
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
seasonal goods; seasonal items; item of short-lived interest; faddish product; ephemeral work
criticism; critique; review; commentary
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
number of words a person speaks; number of dependents; number of mouths to feed; number of shares, items, applications, etc.
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
small point; knob; protuberance; aloneness; loneliness; solitude
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
quick to take a hint; very responsive; quick on the uptake
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
to run off (fluid); to run down; to flow down
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
tepid water; lukewarm water; comfortable; easy; relaxed
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
family; members of a family
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
affection (esp. parental); love; fondness
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to look away; to avert one's eyes
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
scatology; scatophagy; scat
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)