to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
oral instruction; passing information by word-of-mouth; oral tradition
advertisement; advertising; announcement; notice
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
one's later years; final years (in life)
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
government worker; public servant; civil servant
teacher; instructor; teaching staff; faculty member
the one before last; two generations, etc. previous
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
to help each other; to cooperate
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
(can you) spare a little time (to speak)?; (do you) have a moment (to speak)?
space (room, area, outer space)
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
flower basket; flower basket (or plate) used for flower-scattering rituals
each and every person (saying); one and all; unanimously; in unison; separately; individually
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
star attraction; draw card; crowd puller
fifteenth day of the month; fifteen days
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
sixteenth day of the month; sixteen days
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
sending; forwarding; shipping
from the beginning; from scratch
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
doing as one is told; yes-man