to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
breaking up (e.g. meeting); dispersing (e.g. crowd); dissolving (company, organization, etc.); liquidating; dissolving (diet, parliament, etc.)
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to be found; to be discovered
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
two persons; two people; pair; couple
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
story; tale; talk; discussion
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make laugh; to amuse
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to look forward to something
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
participation; joining; entry; adherence
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun