eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
(coming to a) mutual understanding; understanding each other
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
although I say; although one might say; although called
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
(compulsory) retirement (e.g. on reaching the age of 65); mandatory retirement; reaching retirement age
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
administrator; janitor; manager; custodian; executor
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
cannot bring oneself (to do); unable to bear (e.g. seeing)
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
to comb out; to brush; to untangle; to unravel
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
possible; likely; probable
yakuza; gangster; mobster; useless; worthless; good-for-nothing
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
to become broken; to break down; to be crazy; to be nuts; to be infatuated with; to be outdone (by someone)
medicine; Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
to accuse somebody; to charge someone
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to feign ignorance; to evade one's responsibilities
the scruff or nape of the neck
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan