original song; original melody
stagnation; hindrance; delay
close; intimate; on good terms
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
true character; true heart; true spirit
tossing (someone) into the air (in celebration)
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
colour and lustre; color and luster; complexion; colour; color
to get in; to go in; to come in; to flow into; to set; to set in
throwaway match (i.e. one played after a tournament has already been decided); dead rubber
main cause; primary factor
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
proper quantity; suitable amount; proper dose; optimal dose
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
parsimonious spirit; tendency to be frugal; inclination to scrimp and save; tendency to fuss over trivial things; worrier's disposition
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
prescription; formulation; formula; recipe
memory-making; making memories
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
guardian; protector; patron; parent
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
waiting time; latency; standby time (e.g. cellular phones); queueing time
without rest; tirelessly; incessantly
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
cave; tunnel; tunnel tomb (Kofun period)
reputation; respectability; honour; honor
custom; convention; common practice; (arch.) becoming accustomed (to)
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
private tutor; coach; governess
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
expertise; special knowledge; technical knowledge; expert knowledge
social life; social intercourse
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons