(it was) not until; (it was) only when
to put something on top of another thing; to superimpose
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
in the morning; during the morning
newly arrived; newly joined; newly entered; newcomer
simultaneous; concurrent; same time; synchronous; together
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
mixture of chocolate, cream and liquor, used in truffles, ganache, etc.
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
plump; chubby; voluptuous
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
staying somewhere (overnight) due to circumstances
sleepover; overnight stay
to breathe out; to exhale
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
the early bird gets the worm
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
video telephone; video call; video chat; skyping
connection; link; relationship
to get excited; to make one's heart leap; to make one's heart pound
dozens; scores of; decades
second (unit of time); arc second
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
(move) slowly (e.g. walk); sluggishly; stolidly; ploddingly; heavily