(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
heavy rainfall; heavy snowfall; steady rainfall; downpour; raining in earnest
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course; though possible as it may be
the opposite direction; the other way
soupy; containing more broth or sauce than usual (of gyudon, etc.)
gyudon; rice covered with sliced beef, usu. with vegetables
finishing early (e.g. work, a game); entering elementary school a year earlier than others
best friend; very close friend
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
to be dripping wet; to get drenched to the skin
spray; mist (not meteorological)
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
depending on the way ...; depending on how ...; according to how ...
each; respectively; individually; separately
resonance; sympathetic vibration
symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position, or because of censorship); certain; unnamed; undisclosed
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
change; transformation; inversion
opposite lane; oncoming lane; opposite side of the road
rain water; "rain water" solar term (approx. February 19)
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
poisonous air; poisonous gas; poisonous ingredient; poisonous nature; malice; spite
comparatively; relatively
tears of regret; bitter tears; vexation; chagrin
popular name; common name; given name