to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
to run out of breath; to get breathless; to get puffed (out)
gasping for breath; puffing and panting; wheezing
normalcy; normality; normal
supply; supplying; replenishment
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
clear; clear-cut; lucid; unequivocal; explicit
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
flat board; slab; slat; monotonous; dull; flat
unfortunately; at a bad time; at an unfortunate moment
bloodshot eyes; (doing something in a) frenzy
bipedal walking; walking on two legs
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
fixed paper-enclosed lantern; paper-covered wooden stand housing an (oil) lamp
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to catch fire (of charcoal); to start burning; to burn away; to burn merrily
to speak; to hear a voice
overhanging snow; cornice
to step on (a nail); to run (a nail) through one's foot; to put one's foot through (the floor)
awning (over window, doorway); eaves (of roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap); brim; classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
information; making a report (to a superior)
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
tall and thin; long and thin; lanky; spindly; gangly
loose clothes; comfortable clothes
it's been a long time; long time no see
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; mercifully
honor; honour; credit; prestige
wild fox; (arch.) mythical fox spirit capable of possessing people
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
to market (something); to feature (something to sell); to trade in (something); to securitize
standing comparison with; comparing favorably with; by no means inferior to; equal to
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
revival; reconstruction; restoration; rebuilding; recovery; renaissance
duration; continuance; survival; persistence; retention
merger (of companies, towns, etc.); combination; union; amalgamation; consolidation; coalition
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase