to entrust (someone) with; to pin one's hopes on (someone's future); to have great expectations for; to have (someone) deliver (a letter, etc.); to leave (a message); to send word
worthless; insignificant; unimportant; poor; miserable; wretched
more than anything; above all else
to make a speech; to address
logic operation; logical operation
option; choice; optional extra; individual item; separate item; option
to push; to propel; to shove; to spur (someone); to stimulate; to impel
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement; views that never cross
aloneness; loneliness; solitude
solitude; loneliness; isolation
affection (esp. parental); love; fondness
appalling; horrifying; dreadful; hideous; revolting; disgusting
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
(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
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
to excel; to surpass; to be superior; to be conspicuous (esp. forehead and eyebrows); to be prominent; to stand out
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
to be excited; to be nervous; to be 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