relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
starting point; starting line
to coax; to cajole; to wheedle; to roll up and put into (something); to bundle up
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
warmly; cordially; with tender care
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
diversion into illegal channels; putting on the black market; selling through illegal channels
proud; triumphant; boastful; self-satisfied
to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly
horsehair crab (Erimacrus isenbeckii); hairy crab
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
water vapour; water vapor; steam
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
whole year; all year round; always; all the time; during an era; second-year kindergarten student
that was a good one!; good pun!; what a stinger!; (lit.) one zabuton
Committee for Election Administration
information session; briefing; explanatory meeting
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
to take a breather; to take a rest; to take a break
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
(short) rest; breather; break
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
major cleanup; spring cleaning
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
year-end gift; end of the year; year end
combination; assortment (of goods); assorted box (e.g. of chocolates); assorted basket
rich; wealthy; affluent; rich (flavour)
order's up; one order ready; coming up; problem solved; one down; all done
agitation; stirring; whipping; beating
candidate (for an election)