workshop; studio; atelier
cooperativeness; spirit of cooperation
wild; freakish; madcap; crazy; hysterical
standing for a long time; remaining standing
to clear up; to become cloudless
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
wear; clothing; ware; goods; -ware; software
short skirt for playing tennis, etc.; skort; shorts with an attached skirt-like flap
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
sea breeze; salty wind; briny air
racket; paddle (in table-tennis)
serve; serving (e.g. of food)
table tennis club; ping-pong club
hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined
deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; idle; free
supply; provision; service; supply
I can relate (to that); that happens to me as well; that's all too familiar to me; something often encountered or experienced; something many people can relate to; all-too-familiar story
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
barrier; gate; seki; mutual life
heartache; ache in one's heart; emotional pain
to return a punch; to strike back; to hit (the ball) straight back; to plow up; to plough up; to renovate (cotton fabric)
receiving (the ball); bump (in volleyball); forearm pass
one's original intention; one's initial enthusiasm; inexperience; naivety; greenness
meanwhile; in the meantime
coastline; shoreline; coastal railway
along; parallel to; in accordance with
bank; weir; embankment; levee
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
bicycle rental; bike rental; rental bicycle
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
scene; view; prospect; outlook