halfway up (down) a mountain; mountainside
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; kissaten; traditional type of coffee shop with a retro atmosphere
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
several times; a few times
prickling; stinging; tingling
to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.); to take (a measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
electrocardiogram; ECG; EKG
to take (a photograph); to record (audio or video); to film; to shoot
this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
close; intimate; on good terms
to take precautions; to set a guard against attack
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to take one's place; to take one's position; to go into position; to line up
that field; the authorities (esp. the police); the yakuza; organized crime circles
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
fortune-telling; divination; fortune-teller; diviner
knowingly or unknowingly; with or without someone's knowledge
pendant (jewelry); pendant (light)
different thing; another question; different case
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
sense of duty (obligation)
-job; stimulating the penis with a body part
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
with a boing; with a sproing; with a crack; with a pop; (hitting) with vigour; with a kick
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to look at from the outside; to view from an outsider's perspective; to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
sentimental; mushy; saccharine; sickly-sweet; sugary