to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
agglutination; adhesion; fusion; combination; blending; uniting
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
scenery; scene; landscape
bento; Japanese box lunch
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
renewal; update; innovation; improvement
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
overseas assignment; overseas posting
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
scene; spectacle; sight; view
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
to set (sun); to become dark
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
even more; still more; further
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
conference room; council room
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam