to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
curve; turn; curveball; curve ball; (wine) cellar
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
head; lead; vanguard; first
second; number two; runner-up
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to gain on; to put pressure on; to close in on
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to pass; to overtake; to leave behind; to pull out; to extract; to remove
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
reaching the winning post; reaching the finish; making the goal; getting married
large furoshiki; big talk; vain boasting or bluster; blowing one's own trumpet
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
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)
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
shopping; purchased goods
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to manage; to arrange; to talk over; to dispose of
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
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
loan; roan; lawn (i.e. short grass); lawn (type of cotton cloth)
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer
female high-school student