mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
to take a fancy to something; to be moved; to feel inclined to
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
physical weariness; sense of fatigue; washed-out feeling
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
the other day; a few days ago
(within) the (Tokyo) metropolitan area
public performance; exhibition in a foreign country
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
drama; theatre; theater; play
wind music; wind instrument music
all parts; various parts; every department
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
understood; I see; OK; present; here
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
riddled with holes; full of holes; full of flaws; full of loopholes; faulty
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
undisputed; entirely; perfect
(getting a) perfect score; scoring 100; grading students on a scale of one hundred; doing perfectly (in a test); leaving nothing to be desired
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances