deterioration (in quality, performance, etc.); degradation; worsening; (visible) aging; becoming unattractive (due to aging)
hyah!; hah!; there!; ugh!; argh!; damn it!
to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)
to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
getting big laughs just from appearing on the stage (or screen, etc.)
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
disintegration; self-destruction
precondition; prerequisite
draft; draught; handprint; signed hand-print; permit (for passing a barrier checkpoint during the Edo period); pass
to meet the requirements; to satisfy the conditions
principle of laissez-faire
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
only; just; solely; prostitute attached to a single member of the post-WWII occupation forces
no-risk; risk-free; without risk
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
with no effort at all; easily
being incident to; being accompanied by; being collateral with; being attached to
ascent; climbing; up-train; train heading toward the starting point of its route; upbound (esp. toward Tokyo); upstream
by return; (call or write back) without delay; lapel; cuff; going back; returning; chorus
performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
data processing; information processing
subspace (in science fiction); space free from the laws of physics
inventory; stock; goods; list
trash can; garbage can; rubbish bin; dustbin
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
fiftieth day after the birth of a child; fifty days
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
to flow into; to pour into; to stream into
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
to hit something aimed at (maliciously); to hit a prize (lottery, etc.)
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake