to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
newly appointed; inaugural
clearly; distinctly; vividly
to fail; to blunder; to mess up; to be dismissed; to be fired
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
threat; intimidation; menace
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
older sister; elder sister
assigned role; duty; position; suitable role; best-suited job
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
the other day; lately; recently
(overnight) stay; lodging; inn; hotel; night duty; anchorage
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
to arrange one's hair; to tidy up one's hair
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best