to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
to take pains (doing something); to take great care
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another; successively
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
appearances can be deceiving; don't judge a book by its cover
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
light novel; young-adult fiction novel, typically illustrated in a manga art style
a gathering of many beautiful women (talented people); simultaneous emergence of many talents and achievements; (lit.) hundred flowers blooming in profusion
ta-dah!; ta-da!; tada!; voilà
reaction; response; reaction
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
edition; version; plate; block; counter for editions of a publication
to jump on someone's (verbal) mistake; to trip someone up; to find fault with something someone says
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
country in civil war; country disarrayed by war; Warring States period (Japan, China); competition in which there are several evenly matched participants; hotly contested game (match, market, etc.)
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
action film; action movie; action drama; riotous scene; fight scene
original (that was parodied or acted as an inspiration for something else, etc.); source
inborn nature; genuine; intrinsic; essential
comfort; consolation; diversion
to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up
to turn completely into; to become completely
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced
tough guy; wild one; veteran (in a particular field); expert; person of surprising audacity; someone with a lot of nerve
to meet; to assemble; to congregate
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
hit it off with (a person); find a kindred spirit in (a person); sympathy; mutual understanding
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion
comics or novels about male homosexuality, targeted at young women; BL; bill of lading; BL; brushless
in order to do; for the purpose of doing; must; should
see!; didn't I tell you (this would happen)?
woman who likes comics depicting male homosexual love
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
uncharted territory; unknown waters; unfamiliar terrain
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
crisp (not moist or juicy); crunchy; crunching sound (of walking on snow, frost, sand, etc.); doing skillfully and efficiently; doing quickly; (arch.) sound of pouring liquid
dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants