willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
reshuffling; job rotation
young and energetic; up-and-coming; new and excellent; newly produced; up-and-comer
secret information; intelligence
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
(theatrical) fighting scene
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
with a smooch (kissing); with a light smacking sound
to become red; to redden; to blush
at any moment (now); at any minute; on the verge of (doing); just about to
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool-headed; cool (i.e. fashionable or stylish); course (of medical treatment)
one thing or another; this and that; something or another
courageous; brave; bold; valiant
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
nightlife; night amusements
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
putting out the lights; turning off the lights
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
space; room; vacancy; opening; free time; time to spare
pure heart; naivete; innocence
a few years ago; some years back
stepwise; one step at a time
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
just past noon; afternoon
large serving; large portion
to make one's heart flutter
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager