to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
accomplishment; lessons (in an art, skill, etc.); practice
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
for work; in a manner related to work
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
well connected; well known; having a large, diverse circle of acquaintances
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
presence; sitting with; being with
one's own child; one's own children
unveiling; debut; introduction
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
companion; partner; spouse
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
right in the midst of; right at the height of
lazybones; good-for-nothing; idler; slacker; loafer
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
Western-style clothes (cf. traditional Japanese clothes)
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
birthday party; birthday meet-up
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from