to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
brow; glabella; middle forehead; area between the eyebrows
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
harmful insect; noxious insect; vermin; pest
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
this very day; today is the day (that ...); today for sure
to talk down; to corner someone in an argument
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
to apologize; to apologise
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
nirvana; supreme enlightenment; death; death of Buddha
state (of mind); mental state; field (of activity); one's lot; circumstance; place
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
to unfold; to unroll; to open
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
take care of yourself; get well soon; God bless you; bless you
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
consequence; outcome; result; blame
skip (bounding forward with alternate hops on each foot); skipping (over); skip (captain of a curling team); skipper