to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
my mixi; refers to the 'friend list' on mixi (or people on that list)
look; glance; sight; summary; list; table
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
opening to the public; making available to the public; putting on display; exhibiting; showing (play, movie, etc.); holding (interview, etc.)
new book; new publication
contradiction; inconsistency
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
diligent; hardworking; healthy; fit; (arch.) faithful; (arch.) devoted
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
otaku; geek; nerd; enthusiast
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
misogyny; woman-hater; misogynist
to discuss; to talk together
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
being greatly in the red; taking a big loss; heavy deficit
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)