a few years ago; some years back
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
slump; crash; heavy fall; sudden decline
realization (of goods into money); conversion (into money); liquidation
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
very rich person; the super rich
to engage in a heated discussion
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
consideration; taking into account
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
diagonally; obliquely; slantingly; slantwise
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
being somewhat (half) joking; half seriously; half in jest; in a jocular vein
act of self-advertisement; publicity stunt
situation where alcohol is being served; (over) a drink
competition; rivalry; something worth doing
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match
to flare up; to fly into a rage
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to become pale; to turn pale
gene; fanzine; zine; jeans
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
to go along; to walk along; to follow
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation