to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
feeling; sensation; tentative; rough; interjection
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
leaving work; clocking out
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
evening meal; dinner; supper
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
yakitori; chicken pieces (or sometimes beef or pork offal) grilled on a skewer; grilled and skewered bird (esp. sparrow); failing to win a single hand during a half-game
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
tips of one's hair; hair ends
inside; interior; inner part
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
wide open (of eyes); large and bright (eyes)
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
drinking party; get-together (usu. involving alcoholic drinks)
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
new graduate; recent graduate
how many people; a number of people
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled (of an arrangement, conclusion, etc.)
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
unclear speech; garbled speech; poor enunciation; poorly expressed; unclear (wording); imprecise (expression)
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
cool or attractive expression (when posing for a photo)
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team