to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
quotation; citation; reference
uncool; unsophisticated; unfashionable; out of fashion; tacky
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
choreography; dance composition; dance coaching
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
consideration; taking into account
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
three; three years of age
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
cosplay (dressing in costume, esp. as a manga character, etc.)
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
long ago; already; a long time ago
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
whaa whaa; sound of a baby crying
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
number one; first; best; most; game; round
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to look forward to something
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
being obtrusive; being conspicuous (in a bad way)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)