to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
sunlight filtering through trees
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
feel uneasy; on tenterhooks; in suspense; on pins and needles
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
to govern; to manage; to subdue
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
comprehensive evaluation; over-all judgment; general comment
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
to have a meal; to take a meal
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
life in a dormitory; dormitory life
to wait on someone hand and foot; to take personal care of someone
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
examination paper; examination script; answer sheet; answer (to an exam question)
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
lack of sleep; insufficient sleep
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way