trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
customization; customisation
(this is only) the beginning; just the start; jonokuchi; lowest division in sumo
with a whizz; whistling sound; whizzing by; gushing out (e.g. of blood)
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
again; once again; yet again
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
one or two; a couple; a few; first and second (place); the top two
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
to shake; to waver; to tremble
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
transactions; dealings; business
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
haughty; arrogant; insolent; presumptuous
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
at first; in the beginning; originally
to feel attracted by; to be fascinated by
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
recklessly; thoughtlessly; pamperingly; indulgently; shoo!; heave-ho; hallo
person of doubtful origin; suspicious stranger
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
company; friendship; association; (romantic) involvement; dating
beyond this point; ahead; from now on; after this; in the future
consecutive victories; series of victories; winning streak
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
(sense of) reality; realness; realism; authenticity; viability
three years; third school year (e.g. of high school)
only; merely; but; no more than
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to someone in person
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
don't you think?; indicates question
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
security; guarantee; collateral; guarantee (e.g. of safety)
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
conflict; complication; troubles; discord