option; selecting an option; optional extra; individual item; separate item; option
to stimulate; to stir up; to arouse
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement
aloneness; loneliness; solitude
solitude; loneliness; isolation
affection (esp. parental); love; fondness
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
arguing back and forth; bandying words; verbal tug-of-war
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
(jumping) nimbly; light-footed; boing; used at sentence end to affect cuteness
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
(wearing) low over one's eyes
to stop (plug) one's ears
restricted; confined; unfree
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
choreography; dance composition; dance coaching
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
originator; pioneer; inventor; progenitor; primogenitor; founder of a family line
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
direct connection; direct link
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)
to act as one; to act in concert; to keep pace; to stay in step
target group; target persons
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
to face each other; to be opposite one another; to be in opposition; to conflict
bodily sensation; sense; experience
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
scattered; separated; dispersed
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
the country; countryside; outskirts; suburbs; presence; being in attendance
keeping an alternative up one's sleeve; two-stage preparation