to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
collar points; tip of a collar
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
good performance; good work; great success
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
special; auspicious; happy; naive; innocent; good-natured
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
hope; white hope; person of promise
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
single word; a few words; brief comment
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
like this; this sort; this way
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
to join forces; to cooperate
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
oh my god; how; what the; incredible
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
future (usually near); prospects
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
war; battle; match; game; competition
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
match; game; bout; contest
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
attacker (esp. in volleyball)
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)