to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
disloyalty; unfaithfulness
to lose sight of; to miss
side road; byroad; digression (e.g. from argument)
frost; white hair; grey hair; gray hair
to refuse; to reject; to repel; to repulse; to make (someone) leave; to send away
messy; confused; chaotic; in a nagging manner; (complaining) about various things
high tide; high water; climax; high point
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
to say no more; to sink into silence
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
preface; introduction; preamble
unimportant details; inessentials
is that so?; I see; right; oh
to pick a fight; to pick a quarrel
to take (someone) to task; to tell off severely; to give a good talking-to; to scold
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
steady; sound; stable; safe (e.g. business); reliable; trustworthy
Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii)
opening to the public; making available to the public; exhibiting; unveiling; release (of a film, information, etc.); disclosure
oratory; art of public speaking
izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
Bachelor of Arts; BA; B.A.
university graduate; bachelor; bachelor's degree
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
exposure; disclosure; exposé; revelation
mortarboard; trencher; (square) academic cap formerly worn by Japanese university students
gown; elegant dress; dressing gown; bathrobe
to take off (another's clothes); to strip someone (of their clothes); to undress
to put together; to combine; to join together; to match against (e.g. in a sport)
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
incompetent; no-talent; worthless person; dimwit; incompetence
acquired (e.g. characteristic); learned (e.g. behaviour); a posteriori
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature