(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
numeral; figure; digit; numeric character
shortening; contraction; reduction; curtailment; abbreviation
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
pressure; urgency; tension; imminence; acuteness
two parts; two copies; the second part
Edo (shogunate capital, now Tokyo); Yedo
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
to strike a pose (in kabuki); to assume a posture; to make a proud gesture; to put on an air of confidence; to speak boastfully
to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path
disinfection; sterilization; sterilisation
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
resentment; indignation; anger
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
(opening of) a wound; (mouth of a) wound; cut
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
the rise of the curtain; opening (of play); beginning (e.g. of an era); opening (festival, event, etc.)
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
to have meaning; to be meaningful
full rehearsal; dress rehearsal; run-through
continuous; nonstop; consecutive; ceaseless
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
sleeping like a log; (being) fast asleep (bombed, crashed)
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small
exorcism; ceremonial cleansing from evil influence