to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
to annoy; to cause trouble
points of improvement; improved areas; points needing improvement; problem areas
fiercely; ferociously; furiously; resolutely
great difference; big difference; wide margin
cannot be compared with; no match for
scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
partly burned charcoal; (arch.) servant boy at a brothel or teahouse
stir-fry; fried food (cooked in wok, frying pan, etc.)
having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
lightly; nimbly; with agility; casually; readily; regularly
to serve (in a bowl, on a plate, etc.); to dish out; to pile up; to heap up; to administer (medicine, poison); to dose out; to put into (e.g. information in a report, meaning in a statement)
ability; performance; efficiency
hair pin; hairclip; hairgrip; bobby pin
the extraordinary; the unusual; the unexpected
endurance contest; test of endurance
time of emergency; (in an) emergency
to be boiled; to be cooked
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to leave word; to leave a message
waist; waistline; waist measurement
bits and pieces; frizzily (as in perm)
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall
to put on the brakes; to put a stop to
thin washer on either side of the guard (tsuba) of a sword; (up to) the hilt; wits' end
to rebuke; to scold; to tell off; to question persistently (in order to criticize or find fault with somebody)
granulation; granulation tissue; proud flesh; bulbil
being fond of; having a liking for; to the liking of; favored by; popular with
cinnabar; vermillion; red pigment (and ink made from same); red text (as used to correct documents)
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
to lose interest (in); to grow less enthusiastic
cosmetics; toilet articles