to stretch; to reach to; to stand on tiptoe
(noh) musician; orchestra leader
yew plum pine (Podocarpus macrophyllus)
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
to knead well; to polish; to refine
to start for home; to head for home; to make for home
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
fixed paper-enclosed lantern; paper-covered wooden stand housing an (oil) lamp
space; room; vacancy; opening; free time; time to spare
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
isolation; separation; remoteness; seclusion; reclusion; inaccessibility
saliva held in one's mouth during times of tension
to get blurred; to get hoarse; to get husky; to graze; to scrape
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
advance warning; previous notice; announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
flickering; flashing on and off; glaringly (bright); painfully (bright); prickling (pain)
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
to fall onto; to happen; to befall
call register; incoming call history; list of received calls