with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
this is why; this means; it is the case that
momentous (crucial) decision
acting as a group; doing something together (in a group); collective action
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
group; party; team; squad; section
to become excited; to grow lively
success or failure; outcome; result
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
to crack a joke; to tell a joke
pin (e.g. hairpin, bowling pin, golf pin, etc.); one (on dice, in cards, etc.); beginning; best; kickback
being one in body and soul; of one flesh; two hearts beating as one
to make time; to carve out some time (to do something)
to be struck by lightning; to be yelled at (by someone of higher status); to be scolded harshly
hi!; yo!; hey man!; hey dude!
to fail (in getting a job); to miss out (at fishing, hunting, etc.); to be left out; to be crowded out
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
defense; defence; defensive preparations
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat
self-help efforts; independent efforts; self-supporting endeavor
colluding; complicity; liaison; compromise; giving in
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
certainly; absolutely; (not even) a little bit; diligently
miraculous; wonder-working; magical
helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret
dismissal of class (at the end of the day); recess (at school); break
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy
jumble; hodgepodge; potpourri; heterogenous mixture
extinguishment; destruction; effacement
totally willing; fully motivated
to be in high spirits; to be encouraged; to be lively; to cheer up
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
to get moldy (mouldy); to get musty; to develop mildew