companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
to make do errands; to set to scutwork
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
apathy; lassitude; lethargy; languor
good at playing along; up for anything; carefree; uplifting; upbeat
happy memory; sweet memory
to turn pale; to lose color; to lose colour
chance encounter (worth treasuring); a connection made with another person by chance
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth
a little bit; a little while
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
speckled with white; salt-and-pepper (pattern, fabric, etc.); marbling (of beef); (of fish, chicken, shellfish, etc.) blanching by exposure to boiling and then icy water; formation of frost
fossil; petrifaction; petrification; fossilization
snapping (e.g. fingers) sound; with a pop
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
silent profile (in cell phones); silent mode; vibrate mode
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
at once; immediately; right now
to cover up the sky (e.g. smoke)
to recover; to rally; to improve; to pick up
pressure; urgency; tension; imminence; acuteness
to be struck by lightning; to be yelled at (by someone of higher status); to be scolded harshly
(sudden) evening shower (rain)
to rush over; to run up to
sharp, loud rebuke; bark; roar; rebuke used in Zen to achieve enlightenment
departure (of a train, car, etc.); starting; leaving
going through; going via; going by way of
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper