foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
program (e.g. TV); programme
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind
with a creak; with a squeak; (packing) tightly; with a squeeze; relentlessly (criticize, complain, etc.); severely
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
back seat (of a car); rear seat
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
parts; accessories; components
driver (of a vehicle); motorist; screwdriver; driver (club); (device) driver
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring
(circuit) board; substrate
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to step on; to trample down; to tread on
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
to connect; to join; to join or tie or knot together
sitting on the floor grasping one's knees (as in a gym class)
sharp turn; tight turn; steep turn
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
thinking nothing of ...; undaunted by ...; in defiance of ...; in spite of ...; in the face of ...; ignoring ...
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
unfazed; stone-faced; unflinching; perfectly calm
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
somehow; for some reason or other