wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
manager (e.g. of a business, an idol, etc.); in a sports team (esp. at school) someone who does the routine drudge work
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
the way one works; one's working manner
office kitchenette; room with facilities for boiling water
homemade bento containing food decorated to look like cute characters (from anime, etc.)
to gain in skill; to improve; to get better
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
according to plan; as planned; on target
lunchbox made with loving care by one's wife
to bring (someone) back home; to take (someone) back home
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
entirely; completely; all; nothing but
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
to make absolutely sure; to make doubly sure
ticket sold in advance; advance ticket
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
to do as much as is humanly possible; to try every possible means