to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
personal affairs; private matter; personal secret; privacy
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
birthday party; birthday meet-up
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife); younger stepsister; younger adopted sister; non-blood-related younger sister
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
tear gland; lacrimal gland
division (distribution) of roles; role-sharing
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
one's post; place of work; workplace
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
to pour into (liquids); to pump into
putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
regret; repentance; remorse
to be too late; to be too slow
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
if you think about it; come to think of it
road; path; way; set of practices; Buddhist teachings; Taoism; modern administrative region of Japan (Hokkaido)