losing easily; being trounced; being beaten hands down
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to be stormy or choppy (sea); to go through hard times; to be broke; to be gloomy; to be glum
beach; seashore; seaside; coast
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
aquatic (life); living in the water
malicious; spiteful; vicious; shady and damp
raging waves; stormy seas; hardships; troubles; adversities
brimming with youthful enthusiasm; in high spirits; raring to go; overflowing with youthful energy; acting all cute and charged up
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
wharf roach (species of isopod closely related to the sea slater; Ligia exotica)
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to stare back at; to look back at
describing; comparing; form; figure; personal appearance; one's face and figure
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest
inner canthus; inner corner of the eye
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
comical (story, song); comic; the comedy business (rakugo, manzai, etc.); something laughable
ridiculous; absurd; silly; laughable
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
heel (of a shoe); heel (in pro wrestling); bad guy; player of villain roles
citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class
influx of South Korean pop culture (into Japan)
open; public; official; overt
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
to be twisted; to be wrapped; to be distorted
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded