bento; Japanese box lunch
just because; even if; even though
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
don't worry; there's no need to worry
bento; Japanese box lunch
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
to congratulate; to celebrate
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
how; in what way; how about; questionable
in session; in progress; under way; open
discount; reduction; rebate; tenths discounted; tenths reduced
sales; selling; marketing
celebration; congratulations
to be intimate with; to befriend
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
billboard; advertising sign
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
dissipation; prodigality; debauchery
official business; public business
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
to allow; to let (somebody) do; to make (somebody) do
sacred scripture; sacred book; holy book; writings of a sage
mention (in a document); record; entry; statement; listing
private; exclusive; secret
translation; deciphering; decoding; translation
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
contradiction; inconsistency
to create a breeding ground for future problems; to turn a blind eye to future trouble; to allow for something to come back and bite one in the ass (in the future)
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
arousal; excitation; awakening; evocation
one large ...; a great ...