to make something bright; to shine; to polish
to read out (e.g. data from a computer or process); to retrieve
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
personal; individual; private
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
flattery; cajolery; flirtation
to present; to offer; to show; to display; to assume (e.g. a shape)
kowtow (bow made from a kneeling position wherein the forehead touches the ground)
social life; social intercourse
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
none other than; ... himself; ... herself
small gathering; happy circle
reader (person); person who reads the cards (in karuta games); composer (of a poem)
to fly around; to scatter
trendy; in; now; currently at ...; now doing ...; in the middle of ...
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
to cramp; to be cramped; to contract
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
working feverishly; strenuous efforts; furious dedication (to a task); (arch.) having dishevelled hair; (arch.) fighting with dishevelled hair
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
cards in one's hand; one's hand
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
to feel dizzy; to have blood rush to one's head; to lose one's cool; to be obsessed; to be infatuated; to become conceited
to extend; to expand; to spread out
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
white; unseasoned; undyed; very much; precisely; playing dumb
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
cards with words or phrases written on them, used in Japanese karuta games
to transfer (esp. money in); to add (esp. money to an account); to reel in (e.g. net, fishing line)