to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
in succession; one after another
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
(flight of) stone steps; stone stairway
rest; break; recess; intermission
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
good luck charm; uttered when using magic; abracadabra; presto
father; dad; husband; you; he
to have a drink; to have a few drinks
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
to face; to go towards; to head towards
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
being good at cooking; good cook
greed; avarice; covetousness; greedy person
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
person inside a cartoon body suit; voice actor; insider
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
study; scholarship; learning; discipline; branch of learning; (a) science
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
Japanese food; Japanese meal
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like