abstinence from alcohol; temperance; prohibition of drinking
all at once (usu. of payment); at one go
financial backer; financial supporter
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
tea container (usually for thick tea used at the tea ceremony)
to pay off completely (e.g. loan)
to apologize sincerely; to apologise sincerely
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing
person who introduces someone; introducer
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
to gain a reputation; to make oneself famous
to feign ignorance; to evade one's responsibilities
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
sharp drop; plunge; nosedive; slump; (value or amount) plummeting
honest; respectable; respectable occupation (i.e. not yakuza, prostitute, etc.); person in a respectable occupation
head; brains; intelligence
to jostle; to shove and push; to struggle with one another
to make trouble; to break down; to be out of order
match declared drawn due to injury
definitely; absolutely; without doubt; absolute; unconditional
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
herculean strength; mountain carrier-guide
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; not genuine; substandard; LOL
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
vibrator; vibe; feeling; vibes; vibraphone; vibration
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)