you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
parental love or affection
final conclusion; end product
to become tense; to become serious; to become sober; sobering; bracing
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
preparation; arrangements
calling by name; designation; nomination
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
compilation; editing; recording
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
photographer; cameraman; camera operator; cinematographer
truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
depending on; dependent on
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
several minutes; a few minutes
deep affection; dear; beloved
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
each nation; many nations; many countries
to bake; to plate; to print; to burn into one's memory; to sear into one's consciousness
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
next; secondly; subsequently
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
to stick; to get stuck; to be unavailable; to be busy; to be piled up (e.g. of work); to halt (in one's speech)
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping