to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
studying under; looking up to; apprenticing oneself to
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
initiation into an art or discipline
to withstand; to be able to endure
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
(edible) greens; leafy greens; vegetables
(water-filled) paddy field
from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...
to brace one's core (e.g. when carrying something heavy); to bear down; to exert oneself; to push oneself; to pay generously (for); to splurge (on)
emotion; feeling; atmosphere; mood; spirit
protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
not non-existent; not completely lacking; there is some; certainly existent
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
movie version (based on TV series, anime, etc.); the movie
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
to be bound (by feelings); to be fettered (by); to be overcome (by); to be moved (by); to be touched (by)
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
sound of something small rolling once (often into a hole); easily; suddenly; completely (e.g. forgetting); utterly; disappointing; curling up into the fetal position
comfortably; peacefully; freely; (growing) quickly
to take a position (e.g. on an issue); to adopt a stance
to ooze; to exude; to percolate; to soak through
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
broken into small fragments; smashed to atoms; fragments and splinters; smithereens
mundane; routine; everyday; unremarkable; common; day-to-day
young; juvenile; child in the first year of kindergarten
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
slow; clumsy; slow-witted; stupid
meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence
good place not many people know about; great little-known spot; good out-of-the-way place; betting booth (at a racecourse)
to lead a life; to live a life
humorous; funny; amusing; enjoyable (e.g. life); pleasant; fun