game with many hits; high-scoring game
heroic; fierce; grand; sublime; magnificent
to underrate; to make light of
in tatters; in pieces; wiped out
equally (well); as ... as; no less ... than ...; evenly matched; well-matched
catfight; fight between women
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
very rich person; the super rich
enduring something out of pride; putting up with it; grinning and bearing it
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
both sides; two sides; double-sided
(picture) frame; architrave (of a door, window, etc.)
both sides (on the left and right); both neighbours
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
hundredfold; hundred times as much; much more (than previously)
to get strong; to gain strength
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (of light); convergence
spherical; globular; globe-shaped
watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
creepy (feeling); uneasy (feeling); bad (feeling); giving one the creeps; hideous; scaring
thinking back now; looking back
Yūbari melon (sweet orange melon grown in Yūbari City, Hokkaido)
melon (esp. a muskmelon, Cucumis melo)
cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
defect; fault; flaw; deformity; deficiency; shortage
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience
good wife and wise mother
centripetal force; unifying force; cohesive power
best; most (valuable player); top (quality); grade A; ace; finest
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
(a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake