to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
proud; having a prominent nose
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
little finger; pinky; little toe
to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth, etc.); to pry into; to examine closely; to dredge up
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
the preceding year; the previous year; last year
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to be erected; to be built
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
speaking voice; talking voice
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
plural; multiple; several
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
to grow fond of; to grow attached to; to become enamoured with