essence; true nature; substance; reality
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
to start for home; to head for home; to make for home
striking on the side; side blow; slanting (rain, snow, etc.); driving
quickly; calmly; intently
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around
even more; still more; further
electric noticeboard; electric scoreboard; electric bulletin board
service (bus, train); operation; motion; revolution; movement
(train) station attendant; station employee; station staff
suspension (of a transportation service); cancellation; stoppage
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale
torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
the same; the said; likewise
great storm; very severe weather; upset; surprise result; agitation; upheaval
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
neurotic fear of returning home after work; nostophobia
(corporate) restructuring; downsizing; laying off people
drinking bout; merrymaking
love of drink; fondness for alcohol; person who likes to drink; drinker
consuming food and drink in restaurant (as opposed to taking it home)