script; libretto; scenario
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
how should I know?; don't ask me
indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
to spend all of one's time in idle amusement
how much; how many; to what extent; oh my god; how; what the
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
look!; there!; here!; that is
to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
belligerent attitude; readiness to fight; belligerence
(unexpected) incident; unforeseen event; surprising occurrence; happening (performance)
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
acting ability; talent as a performer
to be true to nature; to be lifelike
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old acquaintance; old friend; (a) regular
slim figure; slender body; slimming; weight reduction
disapproval; reluctance; unwillingness
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
number of ways; several ways; several kinds
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
humorous; funny; amusing; enjoyable (e.g. life); pleasant; fun
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
keep it up!; way to go!; you've got it!; that's it; attaboy!; attagirl!
tying up; binding; total; sum; conclusion (e.g. of a gathering); end; final meal after a drinking party
set phrase; stock phrase; conventional expression; usual wording; cliché; clichéd line
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
forcibly; by force; against one's will
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
leaving (a hall, meeting, stadium, etc.); exit; walkout; exit (from the stage); leaving the stage
to be noisy; to be astir; to be abuzz; to be in commotion; to be aflutter; to be unsettled
to make a lasting impression
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
before or since; neither before nor after; no other time in one's life; stressing a particular moment or event as being unique or most extreme
clearly (standing out); distinctly; sharply; boldly; in sharp relief
suggestive; allusive; evocative; implicit
dining; dining room; meal
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
charcoal grilling; char-grilling
yellowtail and daikon cooked with soy sauce
minority (i.e. being under age); minor; underage person