to stay behind; to remain; to work overtime
shift; move; (work) shift; work schedule; gearshift; changing gears
worn-out; run-down; beat-up; shabby; dilapidated
perfect score; full marks; perfection; grading out of a hundred; grading on a scale of 0 to 100
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
both (people); the two of them
true character; real nature
good; goodness; right; virtue
leaflet; flyer; scattering; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
welcome; (warm) reception
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
older sister; elder sister
as you see; as you can see; in accordance with what you see
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy; lazy; careless; noncommittal
better than nothing; better than none at all
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
to advance on; to close in; to march on; to descend on (the enemy); to move towards; to surge forward (crowd, wave of nostalgia, wave, etc.)
to be quiet (due to lack of activity); to be in a slump (of a business)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
(official) commendation; public recognition (of someone's achievements, good deeds, etc.); awarding; honouring
getting; obtaining; winning; scoring (in ice hockey, basketball, etc.)
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
food; food products; foodstuffs
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful