27th day of the month; 27 days
declaration of war; proclamation of war
within the (Tokyo) metropolitan area
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
sudden rise; steep climb; trending
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
influence; clout; leverage
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
from now on; in the future; hereafter; ahead of us; down the road
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
monolith; large slab of rock; unity (of a group, organization, etc.); unanimity; solidarity
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
30th day of the month; 30 days
(overnight) stay; lodging
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
trembling (with fear, cold, etc.); shaking; chattering (of teeth); coming loose; wobbling
to solicit; to demand; to extort
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
video game (played on a home console)