direct connection; direct link
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care
jūbako; multi-tiered food box; heavy; serious; extreme; -fold
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
mention (in a document); record; entry; statement; listing
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
gym clothes; gym uniform; PE kit
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
middle of the night; dead of night
toast; congratulatory cup
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
death penalty; capital punishment
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
factory; plant; mill; workshop
to put out; to extinguish
negative (e.g. thinking); negative; negative (electrical polarity)
special duty; being in sole charge of a duty; senior managing director; executive director
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
second (unit of time); arc second
singing voice; (sound of) singing
first quotation for a stock at the first exchange meeting of the New Year; initial share price during a public offering
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious