preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
one's property; personal effects; one's belongings
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
two at a time; two by two; in twos
glazing; fitting with glass; transparency; openness; lack of secrecy
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
(in) her way; peculiar to her
interference; meddling; butting in
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
human relations; personal relationships
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
reverse movement; retrogression; going backwards; retrogradation; retrogression
Kansai; region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures; Kansai; south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)
every month; each month; monthly
coming and going; commuting
visiting room; visitation room
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
(appearance while) in pajamas (pyjamas)
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
button (clothing); push-button
mixing; compounding; dispensing (e.g. prescription)
bringing; taking; carrying
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to drink up; to drain (cup)
spots; speckles; mottles; speckled; spotted
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
speedy; as rapid as possible; as soon as possible
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about