to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
lightly; easily; carelessly
Ginza (shopping district in Tokyo); (Edo period) silver mint
Ebisu; god of fishing and commerce
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
ornament; decorative object; object placed in a tokonoma; figurehead; leader without real power
living room (Western style); sitting room
postmark; (postal) cancellation mark
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
handwriting; handwritten; hand-painted; hand-drawn
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
hundredfold; hundred times as much; much more (than previously)
mail service; postal service; mail; mail; postal matter; postal items
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to produce (e.g. movie, play, show, event, musical recording, etc.); to design (e.g. new commercial product, restaurant concept, etc.); to create; production; creation; design
getting (something); obtaining; scoring (goal, point, etc.)
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
goal; basket (basketball); finishing line; Gaul
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
trio; gang of three; threesome
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene