neck; head; dismissal; discharge
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
settlement for a dispute (esp. one caused by an affront or blunder); money paid to settle a dispute
originally; by nature; from the start
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
defect; deficiency; imperfection; Yours in haste
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to close (one's eyes); to shut
complete ruin; collapse; losing (something) completely (e.g. face)
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
to employ; to hire; to charter
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
research establishment; research institute; laboratory
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
older sister; lass; young lady
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve