to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
in the meanwhile; during the time
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
genuine article; real thing; real deal
after a long time; for the first time in a while
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
fast-talking; rapid talking
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
don't worry about it; forget about it
dried boiled rice used mainly as provisions of samurai troops and travelers (travellers)
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
foul; breaking the rules; violation (of the law, regulations, etc.); infringement; breach
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
what time; (lit.) which hour
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
washing; sashimi chilled in iced water