wide open (of eyes); large and bright (eyes)
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
entertainment; amusement; fun
one's own work; making by oneself
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
fundraising campaign; donation (to a fundraising campaign); contribution; (political) campaign
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
mixing of public and private affairs; mixing business with personal affairs; mixing work and private matters
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
to fade into dusk; to fade into twilight; to decline; to wane; to look melancholic (of a person)
to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered
symbol; code; sign; notation
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
post-exam vacation; time off from school after end-of-term tests
solution; solution strategy
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
to make use of; to lend money
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
fiscal year (usu. April 1 to March 31 in Japan); financial year; academic year; school year; product year
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through