the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
part; part-timer; part-time (work)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
watermelon splitting (game)
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
how; in what way; by what means
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
performance; take; game; season; penetrative vaginal sex (with a prostitute); unsimulated sex (in an adult movie)
love triangle; eternal triangle
drama; theatre; theater; play
number one; first; best; most; game; round
book title; heading; topic; subject; Nichiren Buddhist chant
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
presenter; speaker; performer; actor; participant (in a TV show or TV panel)
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event