calling repeatedly (e.g. someone's name); pronouncing successively (usu. repeating a syllable with voicing, as in "tsuzuku")
all eyes; public attention
it's no joke; gimme a break!
virginity (of a male); virgin; (Catholic) nun; sister
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
to be excited; to be elated
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
stormy weather (at sea); poor catch of fish (due to stormy seas); poor turn-out; recession
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
fool; idiot; dotage; senility; touched in the head (from); out of it (from)
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
without thinking of the consequences
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
cruel treatment; raw deal; kick in the pants
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
clear layer of fluid (at the top of a mixture); supernatant liquid; supernate
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
stamp; sticker (in messaging apps); (large) emoji
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
old couple; elderly couple
endless; boundless; innumerable; endless; never-ending; going on forever
splish-splash; with a splash
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
decision of a contest; finals (in sports)
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
decisive game; important bout; crucial match
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
systematic; organized; organizational
outline of the Sun (esp. represented as a red circle); the Japanese flag
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic