to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
waterproofing; making watertight
all-night vigil over a body; wake
minutely; in detail; with particular attention
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
pre-opening (party or showing)
rather; sooner; preferably
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to set one's mind on doing; to get the idea of doing; to make up one's mind
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
unveiling; debut; introduction
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
had better ...; had better not ...
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
verbal message; word (from someone)
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
prudish; strait-laced; boring; square
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
speech; expression; wording; language
superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic
final decision; ultimate decision; official decision; finalizing; last word (on or about something); final word
position; location; base; point; site
invitation; introduction; temptation
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
break room; lounge (e.g. in an onsen); resting room
tenth day of the month; ten days
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
eleventh day of the month; eleven days
running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices