exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
ugh (when angry, irritated, etc.); ack; ach; tsk; keh
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
hibernation; winter sleep; brumation; torpor
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
sorry; excuse me; thank you
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
atrocious; heinous; fiendish; brutal; vicious
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
shivering; trembling; shuddering; shaking
to be fated; to be linked by fate
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
a little bit; a little while
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
location famous for production of something (usually food)
occasional; infrequent; rare
returning home to one's parents (orig. of a married person); visiting one's parents (for a prolonged period of stay); bride's first visit to her parents after getting married; coming back (of an item; after having been on loan, etc. abroad); (arch.) temporarily returning to one's home (of a servant)
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
destination (one is heading towards); goal
royal capital; imperial capital
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence
parting (of people); separation; farewell; breakup
another time; some other time