parallelism; running parallel (to, with); running concurrently; occurring at the same time; not reaching an agreement (e.g. of a debate)
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
reconstruction; rebuilding; restructuring
lifting a child high up in the air
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
to slip through (a crowd); to weave through (e.g. traffic); to pass through; to get around; to elude (e.g. the law); to evade
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
synthesis; combination; general; combined; synthesis; colligation
to gain a victory; to win
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
sharp parting remark; parting threat
entirely; completely; all; nothing but
I'm telling you this for your own good; here's some friendly advice
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
up until now; as recently as the present
sincere; earnest; serious
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
muscular; lean (of a company's operations, etc.)
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
momentous (crucial) decision
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
anyway; by the way; incidentally; well; to change the subject
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)