to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
to give off sparks; to spark; to scintillate; to have a heated argument; to combat; to do something fiercely
these guys; these fellows
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
patterns of thinking; train of thought
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
hard worker; hardworking person
future prospects; promise
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
ceasing to think; refusing to think critically; giving up thinking (for oneself); going blank; mental block; inability to think clearly
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
life plan; plan for one's life; planning one's life
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
to be uneasy; to be anxious; to fear
breaking off (an engagement, negotiations, etc.); cancellation
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
to remain married for life
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
steering; helmsman; coxswain; guidance; leadership; leader
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
to grow; to develop; to grow up
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
to flare up; to burst into flames
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
to stimulate; to stir up; to arouse
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal