peak period; pinnacle; prime; zenith; glory days
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
don't you think?; indicates question
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
cross; crossing; intersecting; cross (soccer)
to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
schoolgirl; female student
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
soy sauce; soya sauce; shoyu
roasted pork fillet (often used in ramen)
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
make; manufacture; -made; made of ...; made in ...
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove; household; family
to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself
simmering; (boiling) gently
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
door; gate; opening; title page
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
forcing (e.g. a vote); carrying out (forcibly); pushing ahead (with); enforcement
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
pretty girl who attracts customers to come inside a shop
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty