live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
the way back; the way home; return trip
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
chocolate-vine (Akebia quinata); fiveleaf; fiveleaf akebia; fruit of the akebia
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)
absolutely; positively; decidedly
recruiting; job offer; job vacancy
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
substitution; alternation; alternative; substitute
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
this for sure; certainly is
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
to concern; to be related
to transfer (trains); to change (bus, train); to change (to another ideology, party, company, etc.); to switch (to a different system, method, etc.); to move on to (e.g. a new love interest)
fragment; splinter; wane (of the Moon)
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
steady; firm; solid; secure
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
senior group member; leader among peers; (like) one's older brother; big brother
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
looks; personal appearance; features
coexistence; living together
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
interview (e.g. for a job)
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
narrow-minded; intolerant; petty
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy