existence; being; survival; to exist; to live; to survive
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to join (a group); to join companions
just; fair; proper; reasonable
stimulating; exciting; provocative
to haul down; to drag down; to pull down; to tow off; to force out; to dethrone
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
salon; saloon; sarong; saron (instrument)
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
to extend; to expand; to spread out
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
neat and clean; tidy; trim
to dye; to colour; to color
unsuited; inappropriate; improper; undeserved
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
closing; shutting; firmness; tightness; discipline
plump; fat; thick (e.g. curry); full (e.g. lips)
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
lower part; substructure; subordinate (office); good and faithful servant
thrift; economy; frugality
egoism; egotism; selfishness
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
common; commonplace; reckless; pulp paper; granulated sugar; (arch.) coins
taking care of one's health
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets