clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
now; the present time; just now; another; more
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
match; game; bout; contest
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
sphere; counter for balls
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
to repeat; to do something over again
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
to be conspicuous; to stand out
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
name; given name; first name
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
listen!; you see; mind you; remember