to lose an easy game; to suffer an unexpected defeat; to lose information
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
flash of lightning; flash of a sword; brandishing a sword
crash; smashing (into); ramming; clash (of views, interests, teams, etc.); conflict
exchange of blows; long rally
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
watching while standing (e.g. a play)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
gifted young person who shows much promise
to strike someone a blow; to bring down (a stick on someone's head)
series of battles; successive battles
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side by side; to make (someone) get married; to get (someone) hitched
very popular; highly favoured
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
thinking nothing of ...; undaunted by ...; in defiance of ...; in spite of ...; in the face of ...; ignoring ...
to grow cold; to get chilly; to cool down
to fling off; to throw off; to cast aside; to abandon; to throw to the winds
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
after all; in the end; when all's said and done; for the time being; at present
tray; family; household; Obon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
Mont Blanc (chestnut and cream dessert)
shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
tart; roll of sponge cake with sweetened beans
to eat up (in no time); to gobble up; to make short work of; to put away
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
same generation; one's generation
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
official recognition; official approval; certification; authorization; authorisation
adult; grown-up; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation