at the same time; concurrently; simultaneously; coinciding (with)
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
great storm; very severe weather; upset; surprise result; agitation; upheaval
chance (of success); odds
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
close; intimate; on good terms
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
object of romantic interest
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
to show up; to appear; to turn up
heartbreak; grief; sorrow
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
point in common; common feature
whispering into a person's ear
character (in a play or novel); dramatis personae
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
to engage in lively conversation
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
training period; residency (esp. medical); internship
assistant; helper; assistant (to a professor)
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
thorough; exhaustive; complete
major cleanup; spring cleaning