to escape from; to get out
comprehensive; composite; all-round; all-embracing; general; overall
sublimation; sublimation (of an impulse); sublimation (i.e. transforming into a purer or nobler form)
eating together; dining together; having a meal together
definite decision; final decision
determination; resolution
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
section meeting; division (of a larger organisation); department; section
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
magazine; journal; periodical
at the meeting; on the occasion
standalone book (i.e. not part of an anthology, series, etc.); (book published as a) single volume; tankōbon; individual volume of a manga series
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
presentation (of a gift, prize, etc.)
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
appetizer or snack served with drinks; performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
anticipation; expectation; plan; preparation
contrary to one's expectations
first meeting; first interview with
the very start; the very beginning
explanation; matter under discussion; contents; one's opinion
to go to the next stage (after failing to reach a conclusion); to be carried over (e.g. to the next meeting); to go into (a run-off, overtime, extra innings, etc.)
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
Taoist; person of high morals; Buddhist monk; immortal mountain wizard; Taoist immortal
(a person's) appearance; looks
Star Festival (held in July or August); Tanabata
true meaning; underlying principle
ancient and modern times; all ages; past and present
logical; cogent; well-reasoned; logically consistent
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to reach the peak of something (e.g. luxury, hardships, etc); to be extremely (e.g. busy); to exhaust completely; to have nothing left (e.g. to say)
what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
to have a smattering knowledge of
to curse (someone) to death; to put a deadly curse on (someone)
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")