to be excited; to be elated
to have a lewd look on one's face; to ogle
to score an ippon; to score a full point (in judo, kendo, etc.); to one-up (someone); to defeat (in an argument); to score (against someone)
tengu; red-faced and long-nosed goblin said to reside deep in the mountains; bragging; conceit; braggart
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
growth period; period of rapid growth
time when slow music is played for cheek-to-cheek dancing
gentlemanly; well-mannered; well-bred; gentlemanlike
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
to make merry; to be festive
sudden and unexpected; coming out of nowhere; out of the blue
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
reaching a peak; reaching the limit; plateauing; maxing out
evil design; crafty plan; plot
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
entrance fee; participation cost
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
late at night; small hours of the morning
playing with fire; doing something dangerous; (fig.) playing with fire; playing around (with someone); flirting
memento (esp. of a deceased person); keepsake; heirloom; remembrance; souvenir
to think of; to come up with
sense of values; values; value system
smuggling; contraband trade
one's principles and position
sleazebag; asshole; shithead; lowlife
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
ingratiation; pandering; catering (to); going along with (someone or something); accommodating oneself (e.g. to public opinion)
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
bearded face; unshaven face; hairy face