misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
to dam up; to hold back; to keep back; to stem (an activity); to check (e.g. progress)
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
straight-laced person; stubborn person
see-through because of wetness (e.g. clothes)
squeak; cheep; slurp; sucking noisily; mouse
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
bathing (in a lake, river, or in the sea); playing in the water; playing with water
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
exposure to the sun; sunny place; per day
fallen scraps; scatterings; leftovers; remainder; student who cannot keep up in school; dropout (from school, society, a movement, etc.)
producing (people) in great numbers; appearing one after the other
failed creative work; flop; dud; bomb
(flower) bud; promising young person; budding beauty
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
to be embarrassed; to lose face
televising; broadcasting; airing
(primarily in shogi or go) response; countermeasure; counter-measure
less than ...; smaller ...
cherry blossom viewing; flower viewing
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
wild (plants, animals, etc.); uncouth; rough; unpolished
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
barrier; obstacle; difficulty; hurdle; deadlock
overall victory; championship
first place; head position; leading position
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
five-toed (socks); top 5 (counting with fingers)
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
unexpected result; upset; surprise
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
being cleared (doubt, misgivings, etc.); being dispelled; melting away; melting (of ice)