very recently; in the very recent past
modulation (of voice); variation; variety; liveliness (e.g. of writing style)
the way it was; the way it used be; as of old; in former times
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
studying abroad; (temporarily) studying at another school (to learn a specific skill)
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
highway; main road; the right road; internal medicine (in Chinese medical practice)
sweetness and bitterness; joys and sorrows
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
passionate love; ardent love; devotion
to teach (the way); to guide; to instruct; to enlighten
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
self-conceit; self-satisfaction; self-righteousness; self-importance; complacency
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
(of members of the Imperial family) becoming subjects of the state
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
administrative official; secretary; commissioner
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
long-awaited; long-waited-for; someone who has waited a long time; something that one has waited impatiently for
mask; disguise; guise; mask
everyone at once; everyone together
primness; putting on airs; prim person; clear soup
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
mat; canvas (in boxing or wrestling)
towel blanket; terry-cloth blanket
dual personality; split personality
to roll about with laughter; to be convulsed with laughter; to laugh one's head off
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
height (e.g. of summer); peak (e.g. of cherry blossom season); prime (of one's life); (one's) best days; (being in) heat; rut
cannot be helped; unavoidable
comical (story, song); comic; the comedy business (rakugo, manzai, etc.); something laughable