to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
moss; short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
overall victory; championship
kiss; squeak (as in the sound made by mice); sound of liquid being sucked up
to be needed; to be wanted
I don't need it; I don't want it
schoolyard; playground; school grounds; campus
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
is never the case; has never happened
training; drill; practice; discipline
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
formal marriage interview
formal marriage interview; marriage meeting
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
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
meaning; significance; sense
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
the other day; a few days ago
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment