to smirk in a creepy way (like an unsociable otaku); to make a slimy self-satisfied grin
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
nothing new; same as always; an old story; nothing new about it; not the first time it has happened
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
late-growing rice; late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers; late developer (e.g. child who reaches puberty late); late bloomer
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
preparation; arrangements
to be lured; to be tempted; to go along with someone's suggestion; to be talked into doing
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
railway station; train station; staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan); counter for railway stations and bus stations
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
silence; keeping silent; giving no notice; giving no warning; wordless pantomime performed in the dark
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
sound of something small rolling once (often into a hole); easily; suddenly; completely (e.g. forgetting); utterly; disappointing; curling up into the fetal position
to ask a question; to ask questions
running; tank top (worn as an undergarment or sportswear); vest; singlet
matchless; unequalled; unequaled
going back to sleep; sleeping in
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
word root (smallest portion of a larger word that holds meaning)
border (between countries); national border
violation (of foreign territory, rights, etc.); invasion; infringement
on and after; from ... onward; since
congratulations; felicitations; best wishes; longevity; long life
respect and affection; love and respect
competing; competition; auction
successful bid; winning a tender
profit motive; (with) the intention to profit; profit-making intention; for profit
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); the underlying principles of the cosmos (in neo-Confucianism)
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
jigsaw puzzle; jigsaw; puzzle