taking on one's share (e.g. of work); dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between; apportionment; allotment; allocation; assignment
viewing optimistically; thinking optimistically; taking an optimistic view; looking on the bright side
long time (since the last time); first in a long time
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
just a handful; only a small number (of)
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to gain experience; to get accustomed (with something)
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
bedmaking (at a hotel, etc.)
to work hard; to work diligently; to do one's best; to try one's hardest
after a long time; for the first time in a while
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
mane (of a horse, lion, etc.)
to comb out; to brush; to untangle; to unravel
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
to take command; to give direction
steady; sound; stable; safe (e.g. business); reliable; trustworthy
expected value; expectation; expectations; expectation value (in quantum mechanics)
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
arrest; apprehension; capture
arrogant; haughty; insolent
the very best; excellent; superb
after-sales service; warranty service
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
exposure to wind; severe criticism
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full; at a maximum
person concerned; interested party; related party
sense of justice; feeling of righteousness; moral sense
feelings; thoughts; meaning
return journey; one's way home; one's way back
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
as before; as ever; as it was originally