expression; presentation; representation; notation
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
interruption; suspension; break
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
beyond that point; after that
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
elder sister; older female friend
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
complete set; all; everything
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
letter of resignation; request for retirement