or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
bento; Japanese box lunch
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to chase; to run after; to pursue
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
the same generation; coeval
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to live; to make a living; to get on with
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to manage something successfully; to be successful
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
to be full of pride; to be boastful
to meddle; to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass at; to flirt with; to make a move on
to apologize; to apologise
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite