program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
assertion; declaration; affirmation
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
duty; obligation; responsibility
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
planning; project; plan; design
Pocky (biscuit stick coated with chocolate, strawberry, etc.)
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
(some) more; even more; longer; further
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
maid cafe; cafe with waitresses dressed in cute maid costumes
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
enjoying popularity among the customers
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
tea drinking; teahouse; tearoom; coffee lounge
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
special training; intensive training; crash course
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough