contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
pencil case; pen case; writing case; brush case
smack in the middle; perfect strike; bull's eye; perfect (for something or someone); just right; just the way one likes it
advance screening; preview; private showing; trade show
anniversary of the establishment (of)
graduate of the same school; fellow alumnus; (former) schoolmate
encouragement; urging; spurring on
ume liqueur; Japanese plum brandy; unripe ume infused in liquor (esp. shōchū) with added sugar
not covered (e.g. of a sports opponent); unobserved; under the radar; unmarked (e.g. of a product); unlabelled
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
rather; sooner; preferably
monster cat; cat with magical powers
just safe (e.g. just avoiding being late, failing an exam, etc.); only just OK; barely acceptable
bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them
time passes; the days and months go by; the months roll on
rejuvenation; restoration of youth
marital quarrel; argument between husband and wife
White Day (March 14); day for giving white chocolate and other presents to female coworkers and friends in return for gifts received on Valentine's day
(non-documentary) television series; teledrama; television drama; television play; video drama
moving to new seats; moving to new desks
persistent; obstinate; stubborn; pigheaded
location (e.g. of film shoot); remote (shoot at a remote location)
to get drunk; to become tipsy
to be a matter of life or death
a person without a single relative
for work; in a manner related to work
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
to become a couple; to be man and wife; to be married to
ignoring (somebody); ostracizing; leaving (someone) out