to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
politeness; good manners; courtesy; etiquette
rare; uncommon; not often seen
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; providing fully
unless one ...; if one does not ...
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
elevator; lift; elevator (aviation)
analysis; analytical study; parsing; parse
to lean against; to set against
weathering; fading (of memories); efflorescence
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
summertime; summer season
goodness; excellence; virtue
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
prime field; figurine (used in modeling, dollmaking, etc.)
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
power; motive power; dynamic force; three-phase electricity
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to continue to do; to persist in doing
guess; speculation; supposition
to keep (a person) waiting
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
instantaneous water heater; on-demand water heater
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
full breasts; large breasts; ample breasts; breast augmentation
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
executive secretary; coordinator; organizer; person in charge of making arrangements
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
flattery; cajolery; flirtation
to pass each other; to cross paths
falling down; lacking the energy to stand; collapsing