winter vacation; winter holidays
spring break; spring vacation
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
excess; surplus; superabundance
being startled; getting a shock
connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within
roundness; rotundity; mellowness; maturity
pin (e.g. hairpin, bowling pin, golf pin, etc.); one (on dice, in cards, etc.); beginning; best; kickback
a sight for sore eyes; seeing something beautiful or precious
as if it weren't already enough
valley; ravine; cleavage (breasts); slum
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
washing a kimono (or futon, etc.) without taking it apart; laundering whole
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
powdered cheese; cheese powder
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
to burn; to roast; to grill; to bake
Spanish omelette (omelet); Spanish tortilla
by ones and twos; tears or flower petals falling quietly; gurgling bird sound; falling apart; crumbling; dish made from fiveleaf aralia sprouts, pickled daikon, walnuts, etc.
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
full of ingredients; hearty; substantial
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
(short) rest; breather; break
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
very cheesy; very flashy; extremely gaudy
LINE (instant messaging software)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
keeping silent; saying nothing at all
running out of battery; battery depletion; going flat; loss of energy; depletion of stamina
place for storing things; container; compartment; closet; pocket
completely empty (of a residence, etc.); vacant; body from which the soul has left; corpse; shed skin (of a snake, insect, etc.)
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
to be indelibly stained or ingrained; to be dyed in deeply