but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to swipe; to nick; to pilfer; to steal
to make a speech; to address
to breathe (heavily); to pant; to gasp; to live
guidepost; signpost; guide; manual; tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)
marathon training in physical education classes in Japanese schools
schematic; schema; illustration; explanatory diagram
love affair; sensual pleasures
in this kind of situation
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
to turn up (hem, sleeves, etc.); to fold back (e.g. page); to turn back; to double back; to loopback (a signal, message, etc.)
conquest; domination; mastery
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
to stumble (over); to trip; to fail; to suffer a setback
one color; one colour; one article; same tendency; everyone being caught up in the same thing
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
PET bottle (clear plastic beverage bottle)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
strong pressure; heavy pressure
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
to fall in love (with); to love
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
talking about one's love interests; girls' talk; gossiping
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
buying and reading (book, magazine, etc.); subscribing (incl. free subscriptions); taking (e.g. newspaper)
day something goes on sale; date of issue; release date
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
standard; standardized; average; normal; ordinary
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on