outspoken; forthright; frank; direct
not counted (in the score); not tallied
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
to dilute; to water down; to thin; to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down
musical composition; tune
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
sadistic desires; sadistic feelings
visualization; visualisation
to torment; to torture; to afflict; to harrow
to excite; to incite; to stimulate; to arouse; to tempt; to stir up
innocent (e.g. child); pure (e.g. heart)
virgin (usu. female); maiden; virgin (e.g. forest); unspoiled by human activity; debut; maiden (e.g. voyage)
to commit suicide; to end one's life; (lit.) to choose death
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)
training (animals); breaking (animals)
first-class goods; A-grade product
unprecedented; unique; unparalleled
lowborn; humble; vulgar; coarse; shabby; poor-looking
to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
intimidation; threat; bluster
false evidence; perjury; false testimony
back lane; byway; back street; unfair means; dishonest means
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet
introduction; bringing in; installation; introduction (to a story, lecture, etc.); introductory part
magical girl (in anime, manga, etc.); girl with magical powers; young witch
the right person in the right place
role of the villain; the bad guy
(field) marshal; (fleet) admiral; general of the army
colored thing (clothing, fabric, paper, etc.) (coloured); variety shows