purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
spotlight; public eye; public's attention; goldfish bowl
shifting gears; changing gears
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
(TV) comedian; performer (esp. of a traditional art); entertainer; talented person; accomplished person
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
Hiroshima (city, prefecture)
relation; connection; relevance
while; even though; despite
absorption; suction; attraction
fishing; angling; change (for a purchase); clickbaiting; trolling; bait
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
good place not many people know about; great little-known spot; good out-of-the-way place; betting booth (at a racecourse)
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
specialist journal; specialized magazine; specialised magazine
personal; individual; private
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
dirty; vulgar; nasty; offensive; disgusting
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
versatility; multiplicity of use
comprehensive; composite; all-round; all-embracing; general; overall
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
likability; favorability; popularity
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
shell (of a crab, tortoise, etc.); carapace; (person's) back; years of experience
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)