to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
reset; fresh start; new beginning
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
ceremonious; unduly distant (e.g. towards a friend); overly formal; reserved
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to make a mistake (in); to do incorrectly; to mistake (one thing with another); to confuse
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
Golden Week; string of public holidays in late April-early May
one's house; one's home; one's family
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
extremely; very; really; super; so
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
name; given name; first name
breeding; raising; rearing; keeping
lizard; skink lizard (Scincidae spp.)
snake; serpent; large snake
innumerable; countless; numberless
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis