studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
new product; new line (of products)
latte; caffè latte; radio and television
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
Izu (former province located on the Izu Peninsula in present-day Shizuoka Prefecture, and the Izu Islands)
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
coming to a store (restaurant, bar, shop, etc.)
spot check; snap inspection; surprise test
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
manager (e.g. of a business, an idol, etc.); in a sports team (esp. at school) someone who does the routine drudge work
had better ...; had better not ...
in case of; at that time; at this time
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
offender; criminal; culprit
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; whimsy; (having) strange tastes
old boy; alumnus; graduate; out of bounds (golf)
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
materials; data; document
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender