long time (since the last time); first in a long time
sitting together in a circle; happy circle; harmony
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
many-sided; multifarious; versatility
to be flexible; to be accommodating
to visit frequently; to haunt
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
to have more wins than losses; to lead someone (by no. of matches); to take the lead over an opponent (in points)
interleague game; interleague match
to inherit; to receive; to take over by transfer
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
chawanmushi; savoury steamed egg custard with chicken, mushrooms, etc. (savory)
light (color, colour, taste); simple; plain; frank; candid; ingenuous
stew prepared from ingredients contributed by members of a party, and eaten in the dark for fun
confusing people; magic; ghost, monster, etc., the true identity of which is unknown
archeologist; archaeologist
the ancients; ancient people
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
zip it (when used to others); I'll shut up (when used by oneself); button (one's) lips
work of art the creator has confidence in; work one is proud of
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
informal social gathering; convivial meeting; get-together
(not) so much; (not) that much
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
perplexity; difficult question; difficult problem
reading aloud; recitation
construction; architecture (of buildings)
(act of) building (temple, monument, etc.); erection
revengeful ghost; apparition
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
common saying; popular version; folklore; tradition