proposal; proposition; suggestion
marital relationship; marital relations
to devote oneself; to do one thing exclusively; to make a job of; to decide to
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
interference; intervention; meddling
wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
solution; solution strategy
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
to close down a business; to shut a business
making do; getting by (somehow); managing
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to find fault with everybody; to make oneself disagreeable
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
slow (slightly pejorative); dull; stupid
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to continue to work; to work away (at)
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to work on (someone); to appeal to; to make approaches to; to begin to work
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
official regulations; inner rules
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer