to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right
gourd-shaped war fan; referee's fan; stratagem; tactics
same; similar; (just) like; equal
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
to lose heart; to lose motivation
to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up
interval; break; pause; gap (between objects); interval; opening
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
turning around; spinning around; curling up; round and charming (e.g. eyes)
decisive; resolute; determined; firm
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
to astonish; to astound; to stupefy; to flabbergast; to strike a person dumb; to dumbfound
(one's) gaze; line of sight; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (to obscure their identity); eye censor bar
complete; whole; perfect; safe
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
loud shout; excited cheering
to get hungry; to become hungry
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
sitting on the floor grasping one's knees (as in a gym class)
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
brute force approach (esp. in a video game)
having no plan; acting without a plan; acting impulsively
after the end (of something)
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
notice; notification; announcement; disclosure; declaration
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
snapping (e.g. book shut); clapping; crackling; pachinko
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
one's physical safety; personal security
exclusive right; sole right