essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
one hundred-thousandth; sudden; abrupt; unexpected
explosion; rupture; break off
to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
to gesture to come closer; to beckon; to call; to summon
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
negligent; careless; (arch.) easygoing; (arch.) relaxed
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
every time; whenever; as; whether; in (either case)
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
whirlpool; maelstrom; vortex; spiral (shape, pattern)
fall; tumble; spill; degradation; comedown; demotion
to make one's way in the world; to earn one's living; to live
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
secretary; councillor; councilor
perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments
executive officer; administrative official
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
(in) her way; peculiar to her
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
cooperation; collaboration
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
first day of the month; (arch.) first ten days of the lunar month
place where there are hot springs; hot springs spa