by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
to take shape; to look good enough to be shown publicly
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
pro among pros; best of the best; top tier; ultimate professional; player's player
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
turning over while sleeping in bed; betrayal; double-crossing
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
to die; to lay down life's burden
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
mid-to-long term; medium and long term
by all means; by all costs
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness
way; method; means; resource; course
transcendence; excellence; superiority
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
breath; sign (of something new and fresh); breath (of spring, fresh air, etc.); vitality
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)