to this extent; to this degree; this much
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or someone else
to believe implicitly; to believe firmly; to believe entirely
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
for this very reason; that is exactly why
in one's own way or style
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
sacrifice; victim (esp. someone killed); casualty; sacrifice (to a deity)
to come together; to join; to merge; to get married; to become a married couple
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
news flash; prompt report; bulletin; quick announcement
Kanto region (incl. Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki and Chiba prefectures)
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
concentration (e.g. of a solution); enrichment; condensation
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
fair and square; open and aboveboard; bold and forthright
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
to smoke out (insects, animals, etc.)
breakthrough; great discovery
all around; as far as the eye can see
sanctuary; reserve (for wild animals); nature preserve
development; cultivation; application; exploitation (of resources)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
deterioration; becoming decrepit; becoming worn out
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
as (for); for; in the capacity of
kana; Japanese syllabaries (i.e. hiragana and katakana)