to pick out; to single out; to select; to extract; to draw out; to pull out
to collapse; to fall down (in a heap)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
on time; on schedule; punctually
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
diligent; hardworking; healthy; well; faithful; honest
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
late at night; at a late hour
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
suspicion will raise bogies; once you suspect something, everything else will look suspicious; jumping at shadows
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full; at a maximum
concession; conciliation; compromise
salaried; paid; with pay; paid vacation; paid holiday; paid leave
window-shopping; window-gazing
to forget everything; to lose one's memory (e.g. of a period); to black out
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; lowest (of a three-tier ranking system)
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
alone; by oneself; on one's own
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
setting off (on a trip); departure
crossroads; crossing; intersection; street
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
tightfisted; stingy; miserly; small-minded
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
appetizer or snack served with drinks; performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
very bright red; deep red; extremely flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves