carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
physical condition; state of health; shape
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
crumpled; wrinkled; crinkled; creased
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
(heavy) drinker; drunkard; tippler; boozer
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
single word; a few words; brief comment
particularly; only; in the case of
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
worst; worst-case (scenario)
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
tragic but brave; heroic; grim
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to be hot on a person's heels
ball; ball (pitch delivered outside the strike zone); board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)
lightly; easily; carelessly
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
nothing but; none other than
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to squeeze out; to wring out
Kasumigaseki; district of Tokyo where most of Japan's government ministry offices are located; government ministries (of Japan); Japanese government bureaucracy
prime minister's official residence
looking coldly on; looking upon disapprovingly; frowning on
to go out to meet; to receive; to call for; to summon; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to take (e.g. a wife)
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up