to knock at the gate; to request an apprenticeship; to ask to be made a pupil
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
to open (e.g. path); to clear (the way); to break up (e.g. land)
detonation by contact; contact detonation; touching off (something); triggering; sparking
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
hectic; bewildering; bustling; dizzy
Golden Week (early-May holiday season in Japan)
to close (one's eyes); to shut
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
combination; union; incorporation; congruence
festival (esp. music, film, etc.)
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
okonomiyaki; savoury pancake containing meat or seafood and vegetables
living in obscurity; lying low; remaining unnoticed
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable
fast approach; quick intimacy
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one's priorities backwards
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
to invite in; to show someone in
advertisement; advertising; announcement; notice
to use somebody's (argument, attack) against them
number of events (e.g. accidents, crimes, meetings, housing starts, hits on a web page)
writing implement; writing tool
very much; very many; more and more
entry (in a form, register, diary, etc.); filling in; filling out
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
attitude survey; opinion poll
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
killing two birds with one stone
joining a club as a trial