to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
you could say; you might say; verging on the
that day; the very same day
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
sleeping outdoors; sleeping out in the open air; camping
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
rucksack; knapsack; backpack
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
model (of machine, device); model of aircraft; type of aircraft
laptop (computer); notebook (computer)
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
mobile telephone; cellular telephone
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
(computer) monitor; consumer who comments on products, television programs, etc. (programmes); program or utility that monitors a program or activity
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
mobile internet service run by NTT DoCoMo in Japan
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction
to start (something); to start up; to boot (a computer); to launch (a business)