to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
physical strength; muscle strength
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
helper; assistant; second
thirteen; 13; king (playing card)
to be born (with); to be born (to be); to be destined
aggravation (of an illness); exacerbation; worsening
transplant surgery; transplant operation
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
going up and down; ascent and descent; climb and descent
entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
private tutor; coach; governess
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; liberal arts
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
to exert oneself; to devote oneself to
author; writer; novelist; artist
nun; bitch; Amagasaki, Hyogo; Amazon (online retailer)
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
one's later years; final years (in life)
leaving hospital; discharge from hospital
taking in; bringing in; capturing (e.g. customers); attracting; confusion; bustle
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
thorough checkup; complete examination; complete physical; detailed testing
optimism; taking an optimistic view
up until now; as recently as the present