out of office; out of power; in opposition; unaffiliated (e.g. researcher, scientist); in private practice
birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday
unique; matchless; unparalleled; unparallelled; never again
opening fully; full throttle; full power
mountain climbing; mountaineering; ascent of a mountain
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to set (sun); to become dark
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
receiving; getting; eating; drinking; please (give me; do for me)
oh; right; I see; OK; gotcha
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
normally; ordinarily; by anyone's standards; by normal standards; without any issues; without any difficulty
attendance; attending to someone; taking care of someone
(mountain) pass; highest point on a mountain road; ridge; peak (e.g. of summer); worst (e.g. of an illness); crisis
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
long-distance arrow (archery)
pending question; unresolved problem
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
peace; peace sign; V sign
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
good-looking; fair; beautiful
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
propriety; right and wrong; advisability; pro and con; ayes and noes