explosive blast (in construction, mining, etc.); blasting
relatively; comparatively
touchstone; Lydian stone; touchstone (e.g. of success); test; litmus test
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
close; intimate; on good terms
birth; giving birth; creating; bringing into the world
godparent; first person to give something its name
junior high school student; middle school pupil
beauty parlour; beauty parlor; beauty salon; hairdressing salon
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
key to a solution; first step toward a solution; thread to unravel a mystery
dreamworld; dreamland; la-la land
volume retailer; mass marketer; emporium
sacrifice sale; bargain sale; discount sale
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
divine possession; eccentric behavior; fanaticism
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
whaa whaa; sound of a baby crying
with these words; while saying
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
demon; devil; evil spirit; -crazed person; -obsessed person; fiend
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
continuation; succession; series
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)