fixed date; appointed day
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
research society; study class (e.g. religious); seminar (e.g. presentation of research)
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
public holiday; celebration (of)
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
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
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
valuable article; valuables
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
Ginza (shopping district in Tokyo); (Edo period) silver mint
brightness; discernment; insight; eyesight; vision; nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
club; fraternity; sorority; clubhouse
common camellia (Camellia japonica)
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
book; volume; this; present; main; head
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial