all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to play a leading role; to play a central part
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
handwriting; calligraphy specimen; example of penmanship; holograph
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
phone extension; indoor wiring; inner line
how; in what way; how about; questionable
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
seniority; precedence; upper seat
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
plain; unfigured; patternless; solid (color)
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis); jade (gem); beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers
smooth and refreshing (of sake); light with a clean finish
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
egg white; white-fleshed fish (e.g. tai, hirame, karei); white meat; sapwood
grill (esp. fish grill); grilled food; grill room; restaurant serving grilled food; (radiator) grille
way of eating; how to eat
(talking in a) half-joking manner
second day of the month; two days
third day of the month; three days
professor; teaching; instruction