previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to manage something successfully; to be successful
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
though; even if; whether ... or ...
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
society; the world; the times
to be slippery; to be slimy
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
Kanto region (incl. Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki and Chiba prefectures)
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
source of revenue; financial supporter
maximum temperature; highest temperature; (today's) high
average year; normal year
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
studying for a test (esp. school or university entrance examinations)
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
regret; repentance; remorse
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
to pass (of time); to elapse
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion