leaving the nest; going out into the world; becoming independent
do not pursue those who leave you
concussion (of the brain)
accept one who comes to you
there; over there; that place; that far; that much; that point
winning point; winning goal; game point (tennis, etc.); finishing line
new (residential) area (esp. built on reclaimed land during the Edo period); newly-opened region; red-light district; newly-acquired territory
one's old school or university; alma mater; the school or university one attended
publicity (information) activities; public relations
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
several men, several minds; everyone has his own ideas and tastes; everyone has his own interests and ideas; different strokes for different folks
former convict; old offender; ex-convict; person with a criminal record
debut match; debut fight; debut race
to take care doing something; to be prudent; to take no chances; to play it safe
trivial; not amounting to much
(having) same family and personal name
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
legal; from a legal standpoint; legally speaking; de jure
club budget; club expense
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
playfulness; playful mood; imaginativeness
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
joke; playfulness; kidding around
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
snack; light meal; snack bar (usu. an establishment that serves alcohol); snack food (esp. potato chips, popcorn, etc.); munchie
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
it can't be helped; so it goes; c'est la vie
accounting; administration (of money)
newspaper reporter; print journalist
this and that; one thing and another
skipping out; cutting class; truancy; procrastination
once; one time; exclusively; only; alone
previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence
pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"