to let slip a secret; to let the cat out of the bag
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to wish someone good luck; to wish someone success
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
(informal) discussion; talk; (formal and tedious) talk; lecture; admonition; reprimand
deep-seated grudge; hatred
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.); to imbue with; to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. of a voice)
shrieking; squealing; screeching; chattering (e.g. of a monkey); chittering
working adult; full-fledged member of society
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
to have a comeback for every remark; to be always ready with excuses; to contradict everything
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
to be solved; to be worked out; to come loose; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. of a ban)
bugling (sound); honking; grumbling; complaining; car; automobile
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
nine (in mekuri karuta); oicho-kabu (traditional Japanese gambling game)
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
to rise; to swell; to intensify; to increase; to grow stronger; to get higher
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
foul play; cheating; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
last-minute cramming; overnight cramming; (vegetables) pickled just overnight
bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant
cram school; private tutoring school; juku
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
finish; finishing; finishing touches
(not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; overly
childish; childlike; immature; infantile; puerile
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)