nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
tension; mental strain; nervousness
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
stealthily; secretly; in secret
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
(United States of) America; United States; US; America (land mass); the Americas
rash; eruption (in response to a skin irritant); influence; crazy about; having an affectation concerning all things surrounding something (esp. a language, a culture, etc.)
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
what people say; rumours; public opinion
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
regular customer; regular patron; frequenter; constant companion
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out