at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
taking a commemorative photo
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
to be prominently ...; to be persistently ...
one day; (on) a certain day
to jump over; to clear; to walk over (someone)
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to say; to be pleased to say
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
encirclement; encircling net; tight besiegement
bento; Japanese box lunch
remains; leavings; remnant; surplus
chicken or fish meatloaf made with egg
teriyaki (meat or fish marinated in sweet soy sauce and broiled)
becoming a pupil (of); becoming an apprentice
deviation; departure; omission
cooking class; cookery school
tasting (food or drink) for poison; checking the taste (of a dish); seeing how something tastes
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
intent; intention; bad faith; mens rea (guilty mind)
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
leadership; initiative; spearhead