to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
to hurry; to rush; to quicken (of one's breath); to pant; to gasp (for air)
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
neat and clean; tidy; trim
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
bikini (swimwear); Bikini island
to be transparent; to show through
fascination; captivation; charm; lure; allurement
passionate; ardent; enthusiastic
modest; reserved; discreet; careful; prudent; circumspect
ugly; unattractive; bad-looking; unsightly; unseemly; disgraceful
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
this and that; various things
disillusionment; disillusion; disenchantment
laughable; ridiculous; pitiful; contemptible; absurd; nonsensical
origin of an affair; spark that lit the fuse; beginning
cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy
competition; rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort; motivation; enthusiasm
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
pair; the two; both persons; both things
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
mountain; hill; mine; (mountain) forest; heap; pile; protruding or high part of an object
to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)
unable to speak (due to overwhelming emotion); soundless; mute
shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup); Italian ice; snow cone; sno-cone
how much; how many; to what extent; oh my god; how; what the