order; command; directions; instructions
fast walking; semi-jogging
general situation; general trend; general tendency; way things are moving; current (of the times); tide (e.g. of public opinion)
housewarming gift; housewarming
inside story; the real story (behind something); story not generally known
Japanese (school) lunchroom; Japanese (school) cafeteria
renovation (e.g. a house); redecoration; makeover; updating
article; thing; object; property; real estate
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
(on the) aisle; aisle seat
to finish watching (e.g. a movie)
progress; being under way
within the year; before the year is out
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
anniversary; commemoration
besides; in addition; also; moreover
(cute) suffix for familiar person; cute adjective form
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
to be on the same wavelength; to think alike; to get along
complete set (of volumes); every volume; whole volume; whole film; whole reel
beautification; glorification
to take turns doing; to do in rotation
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
one more time; once more; once again
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
regional colour (color); regional flavour (flavor)
to cut into chunks; to chop into lumps
well-informed person; thinking person; intelligent person