to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
parents' ability (or inability) to let go of their children
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
doing whatever one pleases
to take over; to capture; to seize; to hijack (vehicle, account, etc.)
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
to support; to back up; to revive (e.g. a company); to boost (e.g. morale); to bring up; to raise
development; exploitation
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
when; at what moment; what time
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
hostel; dormitory; (arch.) bureau (government department beneath a ministry under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) tea-ceremony room; (arch.) villa
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
study of foreign languages; linguistics
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
coming home in the morning (after staying out all night)
second day of the month; two days
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
to buy up; to lay in a stock; to stock up; to buy a lot
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
beyond this point; from now on; after this
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
curiosity; inquisitiveness
street; quarter; district; area
hollow; cavity; hole; cave
without thinking of the consequences
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years