perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody
to exchange; to swap; to barter; to replace; to substitute
business discussion; negotiation
to be damaged; to receive damage
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
deterioration; degradation; drop in quality; becoming unattractive (because of aging)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew
waste of time; killing time
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
100,000; hundred thousand
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
to live through; to survive
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
stimulating; exciting; provocative
underground; subterranean
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
formal marriage interview
to use up; to exhaust; to wear out
companion; partner; spouse
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
will; testament; last request
to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.
change; alteration; substitute; rate of exchange
property; fortune; means; assets
pole; climax; extreme; extremity
to roll up; to hoist; to take away; to rip off (e.g. money from someone); to blow up (dust)
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
weak person; the weak; vulnerable person; disadvantaged person
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
objection; dissent; protest
barrier; gate; seki (in go); mutual life
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
section (e.g. in a newspaper); column; field (in a form, web page, etc.); blank; handrail; railing
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)