and then; in addition to that; also; even so
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
hard to get; hard to come by
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
waiting for the traffic lights to change
number of (large) animals
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to carry on one's back; to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)
to become indisposed; to feel unwell; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
digestion (of food); digestion (of information); assimilation; consumption; absorption; (arch.) losing one's form and turning into something else
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
signal; signalling; signaling; traffic light; traffic signal
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
February; second month of the lunar calendar
wherein; therein; thereinto
extinction; discontinuation; severance; rupture; to become extinct; to cease to exist
reconciliation; amicable settlement; court-mediated settlement; (arch.) translation of a foreign language into Japanese
just after a holiday break; the first day after the holidays
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to be lured; to be tempted; to go along with somebody's suggestion; to be talked into doing
pushing though; bulldozing; doing something by force; arm twisting
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
New Year's holiday; period encompassing the close of the old year and the start of the New Year
graphics; graphic; graphic magazine; pictorial magazine
arguments for and against; pros and cons; mixed reception; mixed reviews
to create (a sensation); to give rise to (controversy)
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
to sell wholesale; to grate (e.g. vegetables); to cut up fish
immediately; right away; on the spot