being stark-naked; having no possessions; losing all one's belongings
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)
existence; possession; having; limited company
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
to fade; to lose colour (color); to discolour (discolor)
to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
consequence; outcome; result; blame
breaking off; snapping off; suddenly stopping
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
banter; teasing; chaffing; merely asking the price; just looking at goods; window-shopping
hawks; hardline faction; hardliner
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
tobacco; cigarette; cigaret; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
please; somehow or other; one way or another
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
supplement; top up; complement; making up (a deficiency)
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
at first; initially; in the beginning
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
enka; traditional-style Japanese popular ballad; troubadour
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop