absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
off the top of one's head; from thin air; from memory
late-night show; midnight broadcast
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
to pay; to be profitable; to pull against each other
benefactor; patron; person to whom one owes a great deal; person to whom one is (deeply) indebted
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
drawing and manual arts (school subject); arts and crafts
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
starting point; origin; origin (of coordinate axes); datum point
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
solo comedian; standup comedian; comedian not part of a duo, trio, etc.
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
with a boing; with a sproing; with a crack; with a pop; (hitting) with vigour; with a kick
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
seashore; coast; seaside; waterfront; beach
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
meritorious deed; services
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
the last moment; the very end
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
completion; perfection; accomplishment
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
around the world; throughout the world
star (actor, athlete, etc.); celebrity; star (symbol); asterisk; (celestial) star
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
to name; to call; to christen; to term
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
Taiga drama; annual year-long historical drama TV series produced by NHK