breach of manners; breach of etiquette; faux pas
to approach the finale; to come to a close
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
leaping flames; flying sparks; spread of fire (due to leaping flames); repercussions in unanticipated areas; spilling over; impetigo contagiosa
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to grow; to cultivate; to let grow (e.g. weeds)
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
praiseworthy; commendable; laudable; strange (person); weird; odd
good humour (humor); good mood
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions); to be on the same page
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
insecticide; insect repellent
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another; successively
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
artificial feeding (of wild animals); accustoming (a wild animal) to accepting food from humans; hand-feeding; to win someone over (with food); to butter up
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with
spy; agent provocateur; covert operative; maker; builder; constructor
nonexistent; unreal; imaginary; spurious
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
today and tomorrow; today or tomorrow; in a day or two; very soon
favorite (to win); favourite; one's heart's desire; first choice; chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment
banknote; bill; note; paper money
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
to follow; to come after; to come next (to); to rank next (to); to rank second (to)
prospects of victory; chances of success
a moment; a minute; an instant; stubborn; obstinate
phantom; vision; illusion
don't worry; there's no need to worry
an extra effort; going the extra mile; one final push