offense and defense; offence and defence
foolhardy; reckless; fearless
according to (depending on) the mood of the moment; as one's fancy dictates
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
city at night; town at night; streets at night; nightlife district; drinking district
Bon Festival dance; Lantern Festival dance
yukata; light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe
supply; provision; raising; procurement
an instant; a split second; no time at all; (lit.) time of an "ah!"
blank period; window period; interregnum
bad condition; poor condition; disorder; failure; rupture; breakdown (e.g. of negotiations)
a pair (of shoes or socks)
selling or divesting in unwanted stocks; hiding bad loans
photo book (esp. one featuring photos of female celebrities, models); photobook
step-up; advance; progress; increase
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to be helpful
distinction; differentiation; discrimination
to miss someone; to miss something; to feel lonely
buff (color); buffing; buff (positive status effect)
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
at work; in the midst of work; working
play; playing; game; play and dance (at a kindergarten or elementary school)
one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve
victory celebration party; victory banquet
memorial day; commemoration day; anniversary
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
X-ray; roentgen (unit of ionizing radiation)
medicine; medical science
medical treatment; medical care
thesis; essay; treatise; paper; article
medical world; medical circles; medical community
thorough checkup; complete examination; complete physical; detailed testing
leaving hospital; discharge from hospital
release (from custody); discharge; liberation; setting free; letting go; letting off
to stop crying; to cry oneself out