term of validity; period for which something is valid (e.g. ticket)
Fighting Spirit Prize (sumo, martial arts, etc.)
being roused; being stimulated; being inspired; being spurred on
smooth words make smooth ways; it's not what you say; it's how you say it
tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person
disturbance; riot; mayhem
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
being postponed; being repeatedly put off; being delayed
publication; issue; launching (a publication)
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
a few years ago; some years back
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
to tuck up (a kimono skirt); to tuck in; to make short (a story, explanation, etc.); to cut short; to abridge
to come uninvited; to crash (a party); to butt in
with a burble; hollow (sounding); holey; full of holes or dents; here and there; (sound of) walking slowly
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
integrity; fidelity; constancy; principle; faithfulness; honor
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
hay fever; pollinosis (allergy to pollen)
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
nasal mucus; dripping nose; snot
to arrive home; to return
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
(face) mask; (facial) features; looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
generic; general purpose; all-purpose
painter; artist; drawing pictures; doodling; painting
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
weather forecast; weather report
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
earplug (for protection against noise or water)