to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
demotion; relegation; reduction in rank; degradation; downward move
to fire (from a job); to sack; to dismiss
(public) peace; stability; tranquility; tranquillity
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
chicken; coward; scaredy-cat; chicken
to lose one's senses (over); to be out of one's mind (over); to be completely captivated (by); to be smitten; to be engrossed (in)
to fly; to race away; to vanish; to disappear; to rush over; to hurry over
to stimulate one's appetite; to whet one's appetite
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
in a day; in a brief space of time
hard to get; hard to come by
to look coldly at; to turn a cold shoulder
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
hanging banner; hanging screen; curtain
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
teriyaki (meat or fish marinated in sweet soy sauce and broiled)
bathroom antechamber; dressing room; sink area; changing room (at a bathhouse, swimming pool, etc.)
wild flower; paper flowers (esp. as decoration at a funeral)
account book; register; ledger
being readily aware of rumors and gossip; being quick to learn secrets; having sharp ears; ability to remember everything one hears
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
hieroglyph; hieroglyphic character
not a moment to waste; there is no time to lose; cannot wait any longer
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
Golden Week; string of public holidays in late April-early May
spirit photography; psychic photography; thoughtography
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
live coverage; on-the-spot telecast
space on a page (e.g. in a newspaper); surface of paper; letter; writings
campground; campsite; camping-ground
to shake out; to draw a check (bill, draft, etc.); to issue (e.g. money order); to infuse (e.g. in hot water)