obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
now advancing and now retreating; ebb and flow; seesawing; taking alternately favorable and unfavorable turns
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
judgment; judgement; discernment
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
peremptorily; willy-nilly; forcibly
a long way off; matter for the future; not going to happen anytime soon
shyness; bashfulness; shame
mental; psychological; physical
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
fourth day of the month; four days
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
good person; virtuous person
to make one's rounds; to patrol
no problem; no objection; it doesn't matter
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
bamboo (any grass of subfamily Bambusoideae); middle (of a three-tier ranking system)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
station wagon; estate car; minivan; people carrier
opening event; opening ceremony; grand opening
bamboo thicket; bamboo grove
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to approach; to draw near
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
older sister; lass; young lady
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task