last-minute cramming; overnight cramming; (vegetables) salted just overnight
temporarily; short period; once; one morning
pickled (something); pickled in (something); preserved in; overreliance on (e.g. medication); excessive use of
... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
setting a question (for an exam, quiz, etc.); setting a theme (for composition of poetry)
upper floor; upstairs; top of the stairs
to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
a little; for a moment; a short while; just a minute
door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
cannot help (feeling); cannot hold back (tears, laughter, etc.)
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
bygones; the past; past event
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
passing mark (examination); passing grade
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
I can relate (to that); that happens to me as well; that's all too familiar to me; something often encountered or experienced; something many people can relate to; all-too-familiar story
to become thin; to fade; to grow pale
ouch!; hot, hot, hot!; something hot; fire
moaning; muttering; complaining
terrain; geographical features; topography
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
gently sloping; gentle; easy; smooth
ascent; uphill; upward slope; (gradual) upturn; increase
important point; point to check; point not to miss; checkpoint
pay by the hour (parking)