burglary turned robbery (i.e. when the burglar is detected)
ruffian; villain; peculiar person; idiosyncratic person; tricky thing; something that is more than it seems
one's parents' generation
very important person; super star; super big shot
blending of Japanese and Western styles
novel coronavirus (esp. SARS-CoV-2)
to rank with; to rank among
coming down from one's seat and prostrating oneself (to pay obeisance); musicians' box on the left side of the stage; lower seat
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
bargain; good buy; budget
prison officer; corrections officer; penal officer; prison guard; jailor; warder
spirit (e.g. human spirit); soul; spirit; ghost; ethereal being
foolhardy; reckless; fearless
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
university (college) professor
a little; a bit; slightly
saucer; person (group, institution, etc.) to take over a position or matter; receptacle (e.g. of funds); receiver
ringtone (of mobile phones, portable phones, cellphones, etc.)
to offer for sale; to put on the market
awkward; embarrassed; embarrassing; inconvenient; inopportune; untimely
accommodation facility (e.g. hotel); lodging facility; boarding house
to count on one's fingers
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
elementary; basic; rudimentary
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
curse; divine punishment; wrath (of an angry spirit)