to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
under-shoulder swing-down; technique of grasping the arm of the opponent, the moment he comes forward, while stepping out of line and pushing down on the shoulder blade with the other hand, thus pulling him down; dodging; parrying (questions); disappointment; letdown
(smiling) goofily; with a loose, slack grin
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
always; all the time; constantly; frequently; often
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
improvisation; improvised; impromptu; extempore
interval; step; pitch; key
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
to overdo; to do too much
to surround; to encircle; to enclose; to fawn over (someone); to play up to; to curry favor with
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
Golden Week; string of public holidays in late April-early May
traveling expenses; travelling expenses; carfare
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
to remember; to recall; to call to mind; to imagine; to picture in one's mind; to visualize
no-bake cheesecake; gelatin cheesecake; unbaked cheesecake
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; end (of a project, theatrical run, etc.); close; party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
splitting the bill (usu. evenly); splitting the check; paying one's own expenses; going Dutch
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
initial salary; starting salary; entry-level salary
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
festival; feast; carnival; matsuri
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
credit; money owed on an account; bill; hanger; holder; in the process of (doing); midway through
in session; in progress; under way; open
street stall; stand; booth
to look at from the outside; to view from an outsider's perspective; to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
article; item; thing; goods; wares
leathercraft; leatherwork
photo book (esp. one featuring photos of female celebrities, models); photobook