to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
self-conscious; self-aware
as much as one can; as much as possible
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to jump; to leap; to splash (of oil, mud, etc.); to spatter; to burst; to crack open
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
bento; Japanese box lunch
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
uninterested (in); having no interest (in)
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
if you think about it; come to think of it
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
every month; each month; monthly
research society; study class (e.g. religious); seminar (e.g. presentation of research)
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute