close; intimate; on good terms
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
to jump; to leap; to splash (of oil, mud, etc.); to spatter; to burst; to crack open
to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)
true character; true heart; true spirit
tossing (someone) into the air (in celebration)
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
colour and lustre; color and luster; complexion; colour; color
to enter; to go in; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to attain (nirvana, enlightenment, etc.); to achieve
throwaway match (i.e. one played after a tournament has already been decided); dead rubber
main cause; primary factor
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
proper quantity; suitable amount; proper dose; optimal dose
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
parsimonious spirit; tendency to be frugal; inclination to scrimp and save; tendency to fuss over trivial things; worrier's disposition
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
prescription (of medicine); formula
memory-making; making memories
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
guardian; protector; patron; parent
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
waiting time; latency; standby time (e.g. cellular phones); queueing time
without rest; tirelessly; incessantly
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
cave; tunnel; tunnel tomb (Kofun period)
reputation; respectability; honour; honor
custom; convention; common practice; (arch.) becoming accustomed (to)
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
(home) tutor; private tutor; private teacher
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
expertise; specialized knowledge; technical knowledge; expert knowledge
social life; social intercourse
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
keep it up!; way to go!; you've got it!; that's it; attaboy!; attagirl!
(someone else's) parents; both parents
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons