to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
news; word; tidings; omen
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
end; close; conclusion; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
rest; break; recess; intermission
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
bento; Japanese box lunch
just because; even if; even though
impossible; unlikely; improbable
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
ground; land; the region in question; the local area; skin; texture; fabric
severe; intense; awe-inspiring; biting; bitter (cold); piercing
pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.
to be intimate with; to befriend
to speak frankly; to speak unreservedly; to open up to each other; to talk candidly; to speak by laying everything on the table; to talk straight from the gut
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
genius; prodigy; natural gift
immortal; undying; indestructible
harassment (in the workplace) from a position of power; power harassment
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
to give up as hopeless; to wash one's hands (of someone or something)
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
changing (job, career, lifestyle, social position, beliefs, etc.)
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular