to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to watch over; to watch attentively
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
ganguro; young girl who heavily tans her skin, bleaches her hair and wears heavy make-up
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
it's been a long time; long time no see
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
great difference; major mistake
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
complete recovery of health
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
to summon courage; to be brave
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
looking for something; searching for something; object being sought
all over Japan; throughout Japan
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)