as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
(sound effect for) collapsing; losing strength; slumping; losing balance
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
the New Year begins; the New Year starts
osechi; food eaten during the New Year's Holidays
soup containing rice cakes and vegetables (New Year's dish)
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
roasting (e.g. of coffee)
to differ a little (esp. of two or several versions)
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places
to become clumsy; to miss one's aim
(talking in a) half-joking manner
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
to get distracted; to jump off the track
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
result; effect; performance; workmanship; execution; shape and quality (of an article)
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
good (place to leave off); convenient
promotion; raising of status
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
establishment (of a business); founding
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
supermarket; subtitles; telop; superheterodyne; super