konpeitō; small coloured sugar candy covered with tiny bulges
one grain; one drop; one bead
to dis; to diss; to disrespect; to speak ill of; to criticize; to disparage
tomfoolery; foolish act; nonsense; fool; idiot
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
temple festival; fair; fete day; day related to a particular deity and thought to bring divine blessing to those who celebrate it
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
celeb; celebrity; wealthy person; rich person; affluent; wealthy
to come to see; to come and see; to visit
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
questionnaire; survey; poll
first-class; first-rate; characteristic (of); peculiar (to); school (e.g. of flower arrangement); one flag
mystical power inherent in words; spirit of language
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
resting at times; with careful thought; after proper consideration
goal (in soccer, hockey, etc.); basket (in basketball); finish line; finishing line; reaching the finish line; finishing (a race)
once-in-a-lifetime encounter; uniquely precious experience; (lit.) one lifetime, one meeting
to compare with the eye; to judge by comparison; to take into consideration; to bear in mind
rewriting; rewrite; fair copy
in order; in turn; one by one
correction; looking over; touching up
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to whiten; to grow light (esp. at dawn); to cool (of a mood); to be dampened (of enthusiasm); (arch.) to decline; (arch.) to weaken; (arch.) to lose its tone (of a musical instrument)
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to die; to draw one's last breath; to breathe one's last
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
one after another; in rapid succession
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
to attack; to go for; to come at; to pounce on; to jump on; to swoop down on