to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
band (e.g. conduction, valence); belt (e.g. Van-Allen, asteroid, etc.)
love hotel; short-stay hotel used primarily for sexual activities
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
such ... as; or some such
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
sincere; earnest; serious
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
bell (used for summoning or signalling); buzzer
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
washing; laundry; relaxation; rejuvenation; melting away (of worries, fatigue, etc.)
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
gym clothes; gym uniform; PE kit
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
expression; look; countenance; face
living; lifestyle; living room
curious personality; nosiness; curiosity; rubbernecking
(fully) exposed; bare; uncovered; in full view; undisguised; broad (accent)
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
red rice (beans and mochi) for auspicious occasions
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to get angry; to snap
one's (own) house; one's (own) home
to come to meet (someone); to come to pick up
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky