base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to paint a picture; to draw a picture
waterproofing; making watertight
all-night vigil over a body; wake
minutely; in detail; with particular attention
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
pre-opening (party or showing)
rather; sooner; preferably
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
the best time for doing something is as soon as you've thought of it; there's no time like the present; (lit.) it's an auspicious day (for doing it) when you've just had the idea
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
(formal) announcement; unveiling; introduction; debut
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
light meal; snack; refreshments
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
had better ...; had better not ...
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
lodging (house); accommodation; hotel; housing (for government employees)
both (people); the two of them
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
strict; formal; strait-laced; stuffy; prudish; serious
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
speech; expression; wording; language
superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic
final decision; ultimate decision; official decision; finalizing; last word (on or about something); final word
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
break room; lounge (e.g. in an onsen); resting room
10th day of the month; ten days
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
11th day of the month; 11 days
running about; making every effort (to do); busying oneself (with); being busily engaged (in); good offices; efforts