kasaya; monk's stole; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder)
swim ring; swimming ring; life buoy; life belt; life preserver; lifesaver
waiting list (waiting for a cancellation)
rival (company); competitor
burning of New Year's gate decorations (usu. on the 15th day of the New Year)
pleasure trip; company (office) trip
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
travel voucher; travel coupon
gold and jewels; precious object
tag; label; game of tag; tag-team match; working together as a team
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
tickling; tickle; joke; gag
Utsunomiya (city in Tochigi)
middle period; medium-term
(one acting as a) foster parent
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
a Buddha; deceased person
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
cannibalism; biting (someone); man-eating (e.g. tiger); cannibalistic
to work without sleep or rest
opportunity; chance; time; occasion
pronunciation; reading (e.g. of a kanji); way of reading (out loud); interpretation (e.g. of a text); reading
economic slump; hard times; poor (business); dull; gloomy; cheerless
embarking (a ship); embarkation; boarding; ship (carrying someone)
latter period; second half; late stage; third trimester; second semester
shōchū; Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.
bump; lump; protuberance; swelling
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual