distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to laugh off (a rumor, worries, etc.); to laugh away
clear-cut and straightforward; (of a person) forward-thinking; honest; upright
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
Bon holidays (in mid-August); Bon holiday period
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
to be softened; to calm down
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
moment's leisure; free minute
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
phew; whew; huff; whoo; woohoo
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
(going straight) from heaven to hell
to be filled to bursting; to burst
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
(transplant) rejection; strong reaction (against)
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
to have a chill run down one's spine
mum; mom; mummy; wifey; dear; missus
to turn to delinquency; to turn to crime (of a child)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
valley; ravine; gorge; canyon
to knock down; to knock off
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward