(not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; overly
architectural firm; architectural company
in unison; as one; united
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
ill-natured; mean; mischievous; nasty; unkind; teasing
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to hand over
matter for the future; something that is a long way off; something that is not going to happen anytime soon
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
stylish; fashionable; dressing (oneself) up; dressing smartly; fashionable dresser; smartly dressed person
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
to be somewhat stylish; to be somewhat chic
izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks
setting off (on a long journey); setting out; departure (e.g. for the front); starting a new life; starting life anew
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
suited figure; person in a suit
buzzing (e.g. of insects); chirring; whirring (e.g. of a reel); humming (of electronics); hissing
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
alcohol; alcoholic drink; alcohol; (alcohol-based) hand sanitizer
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
remnant; fragment; fraction; odd sum; halfway; half-hearted
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
excited; enthusiastic; high-tensile (e.g. steel); high-voltage (e.g. circuit); high-tension (e.g. current)
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning