to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
repayment; reimbursement; refund; redemption
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
to comb out; to brush; to untangle; to unravel
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
quickly; calmly; intently
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
working adult; full-fledged member of society
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
for your information; I'm telling you
station (esp. a police station); office (e.g. tax office)
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
script; libretto; scenario
to have tears in one's eyes; to be moved to tears
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
radio (communication); wireless; not using wires
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
interview (e.g. for a job)
to detain; to check; to restrain
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
villain; baddie; the villain's part