pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to cut corners; to be shoddy
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to apologize; to apologise
tears of regret; bitter tears; vexation; chagrin
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
extra-sensory perception; ESP; psi; psychokinesis; PK
normalcy; normality; normal
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to be bewitched by a fox; to be confused
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
noisily (esp. the noise of heavy feet)
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
twelve o'clock; noon; midnight
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
food and drink; eating and drinking
period of time; time slot; time zone
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
rest; break; recess; intermission
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
blue tarpaulin; blue plastic waterproof sheeting
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
yakitori; chicken pieces (or sometimes beef or pork offal) grilled on a skewer; grilled and skewered bird (esp. sparrow); failing to win a single hand during a half-game