even if; even though; however; no matter how
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
grasp; catch; understanding
readiness; preparedness; attitude; kanji "vapor" radical
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
bad feeling; feeling bad; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross
valuable article; valuables
under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
one scene; one frame; one shot; one cell; one panel (comic)
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
to be affected; to put on airs; to pose
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
getting (something); obtaining; scoring (goal, point, etc.)
memories; recollections; reminiscence
something that will last a lifetime (esp. high-quality products)
lost article; something forgotten
starting pistol; starter pistol
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material
cosmetics; toilet articles
here and there; everywhere
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
(smelling) strongly; pungently; furiously; indignantly; fuming
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
group action; collective behavior; collective behaviour; acting as a group