to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
limited time; limited-time offer
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
moment; brief space of time
major incident; major happening; big scandal
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
laughable; ridiculous; funny; comical
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
what's what; heads or tails
Kanagawa prefecture (Kanto area)
residing; living; dwelling
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
tabletop role-playing game
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
March; third month of the lunar calendar
black-dyed leather; leather dyed in deep indigo; edible mushroom in the Thelephoraceae family
Tochigi (city, prefecture)
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
illustration (e.g. book); picture