close call; narrow escape; hair's breadth; narrowly; just in time; by a hair's breadth
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
don't worry about it; it's nothing; don't give it a thought
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to settle accounts
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
in the meanwhile; during the time
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
code; program; code; regulation; code; symbol set; cord
completion; perfection; accomplishment
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
both; together; jointly; simultaneously
to pay; to be profitable; to pull against each other
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)
different room; another room; separate rooms
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
key rack; (wall-mounted) key holder; key hook
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
tenugui; (hand) towel (usu. thin cotton cloth)
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
before; previously; ahead; pardon me for leaving (before you)
in a hurry; hurriedly; hastily; helter-skelter; hurry-scurry; in a panic
everyone; each and every one (of you); ladies and gentlemen
to spread; to be propagated
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
imposing stance; daunting pose