as before; as ever; as it was originally
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
rice plant (Oryza sativa)
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
to collapse (physically or emotionally); to fall down
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
splish-splash; with a splash; click-click (of a camera shutter); with a click; with a snap
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
as soon as possible; ASAP
dispersing; breaking up; running away
innovation; new departure; milestone; breakthrough
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
the way back; the way home; return trip
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
rucksack; knapsack; backpack
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
tall figure; high stature
anything and everything; just about everything
preparations for a journey
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
a little bit; a little while
information; experience; knowledge; observation
making something widely known; introduction; debut; announcement; unveiling
temporary absence from school
report; notification; registration
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
warp (fictional faster-than-light spacecraft propulsion)
burning of New Year's gate decorations (usu. on the 15th day of the New Year)