first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
oral; verbal; spoken; parol
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
homecoming; returning home
in the future; another day; later
thick with smoke, moisture or odor; hard to breathe (air)
strictly; severely; fully; closely; tightly
apparently; from what I have heard; they say; you know; I hear
naturalization; naturalisation
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
depending on; dependent on
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
to exert oneself; to make efforts
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
entirely; completely; all; nothing but
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (rejecting) sternly; flatly; smartly; (dressing up) well
quick firing; rapid firing