looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
bad influence; negative influence
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
breadcrumbs; panko; bread flour
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
explosion; rupture; break off
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
living together (with one more person)
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
whole year; entire year; n-th year anniversary
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
mix of peanuts and spicy baked or fried mochi chips in the shape of kaki (Japanese persimmon) seeds
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
directly opposite; right in front