by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
to complete decisively; to do to completion
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
mock exam; practice exam; practice test
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
failing mark; failing grade
pickled (something); pickled in (something); preserved in; overreliance on (e.g. medication); excessive use of
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
good feeling; feeling good
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
full bloom (esp. of cherry blossom); full blossom
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
to become dim; to become blurred
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
inner canthus; inner corner of the eye
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
chattering; prattling; gooey; messy (from mud, ink, etc.)
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
simultaneous; concurrent; same time; synchronous; together
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on