at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish
bet; wager; stake; gamble
capsule toy; vending machine toy; gacha; loot box; lottery (i.e. something decided by chance)
total blockage; complete shutdown; stopping completely; shutout
each time it happens; at all such times
no-risk; risk-free; without risk
to knock (someone) down; to floor; to beat up; to deal a devastating blow (from which one cannot recover); to devastate (emotionally); to crush
to consider carefully; to deliberate thoroughly; to think over
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
script; screenplay; scenario
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
crafty; vicious; unscrupulous; sharp
incitement; sedition; agitation; abetting
draft (for a speech, bill, etc.)
correction; looking over; touching up
to be superior (to); to surpass; to outdo
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
sullenly; discontentedly; silently (in a bad mood); grumpily; with hurt feelings
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
treating (someone) like they are air; ignoring (someone)
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to comfort; to console; to amuse
inconspicuous; unobtrusive; low-profile
to lose heart; to lose motivation
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
close investigation; careful examination; scrutiny
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure
as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
things to note; matters that require attention; important points; considerations; precautions; suggestions