protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
to leap back; to jump back
don't worry; no worries; never mind
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
mission; delegation; transmission
to go out and away; to leave
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
to some extent; to a certain extent
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
different (from); not the same (as)
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
literally; to the letter; literal
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to pilfer; to filch; to swipe
immediately; at once; instantly