to smoke (a cigarette); to behave as ...; to accelerate; to rev up
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
instead of; replacing; on behalf of
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
hairline; borders of the hair
young person; youth; young
group with a common interest (e.g. students); club (e.g. company sports club); circle; circle (shape)
large building; building with a long roof; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to be in danger of; to be liable to
each place; various places
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
curious; strange; unusual
mass communication; mass media
political thought; political philosophy; political idea; idea about politics
to place (in relation to the whole); to rank; to position; to locate
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
dressing; dressing; putting on clothes
best-before date (on food); use-by date; expiry date; expiration date
blending of Japanese and Western styles
hectic; bewildering; bustling; dizzy
to be precocious; to be mature for one's age; to seem grown-up; to seem mature
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
jealousy; roasted rice cake
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
inspection; examination; check
premises; grounds; campus; compound; precincts
reception center (e.g. for refugees) (centre)
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
parasol (esp. one carried in the hand); sunshade
toilet; lavatory; water closet; restroom; bathroom
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties