to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
appointment; meeting (e.g. with a customer)
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
Ezo red fox (Vulpes vulpes schrencki)
appearing in one's finest clothes; appearing in one's hour of triumph
I thought so; I suspected as much; just as I thought; now you're talking; that's the spirit
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
God only knows; it's anyone's call; heaven knows
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
paper knife; letter opener
book with the look and layout of a magazine
expression in writing; written representation; notation; writing on the surface (e.g. an address on an envelope); inscribing on the face
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
seeing things in a favourable light (favorable)
a (single) moment; an instant
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
name recognition; established reputation
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
adoration; admiration; devotion
greatly energetic; ferocious; extreme; severe
push; pushing (someone to do something); pressuring; pushing (an update, content, etc.); push (stack operation)
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
rebuilding; reconstruction; rehabilitation; protoform reconstruction
to leave one's footprints; to leave one's mark on; to leave a message (behind)
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters