to lie on top of each other; to overlap; to pile up
climax; peak; zenith; apex
to take down in notes (meeting minutes, etc.); to apply (concepts, ideas, etc. to specific processes or methods); to drop into something (e.g. a bag); to entice; to lure
long-awaited; much-awaited
to need; to require; to take; to demand
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
confronting the enemy; hostilities
to shut one's eyes; to close one's eyes; to turn a blind eye (to); to close one's eyes (to); to die
with a single blow; with one stroke
to cut off (someone's head); to behead; to decapitate
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
to be lifted; to be raised; to happen suddenly; to occur; to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
parting (of people); separation; farewell; breakup
becoming red-hot; red heat; scorching heat; burning (love); passionate (e.g. debate); ardent
not becoming a problem; out of the question; not worth considering; insignificant; negligible
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
half the body; half length
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
blunder; slip; error; error
to twist; to screw; to wrench; to sprain
to be too late (to be of use)
to boil strongly; to be excited
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)
standing close together; bristling (with)
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (of light); convergence
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
to agree; to decide upon; to enter into (a contract)
signal; signalling; signaling; traffic light; traffic signal
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause); paying tribute; tribute
to run around; to bustle about
loss of fighting spirit; losing the will to fight
one by one; one at a time; in turn
on the occasion of; at the time of
to wield a baton; to swing a baton; to lead; to direct; to command
to bring up under one's personal care
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
person who has rendered distinguished service
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation