falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
at the same time; concurrently; simultaneously; coinciding (with)
Greater Tokyo Metropolitan area; metropolitan area (of a capital)
crude; rough; plain; careless; disrespectful; without proper care
to live in hiding; to live as a recluse
falling (down) unconscious; fainting (and collapsing)
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out; (arch.) to lose motivation; (arch.) to get discouraged
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to run up to; to rush over
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
first year of high school; first-year high school student
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
to do for (the sake of someone else)
soundproofing; sound insulation
field; field; meadow; field (of interest, study, etc.); field; field (in a form, web page, etc.)
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
hesitation; wavering; faltering; balking; recoil; flinching
last night; yesterday evening
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
finally; at last; in the end; ultimately
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
everything; anything; nothing
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to enjoy the beauty of; to appreciate; to admire
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
elevator landing; elevator hall
polite; respectful; reverent
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
number one; first; best; most; game; round
coming down from one's seat and prostrating oneself (to pay obeisance); musicians' box on the left side of the stage; lower seat