as soon as possible; ASAP
to say; to be pleased to say
comforter; muffler; neckerchief; scarf; neckwear
anticipated questions and answers (e.g. for a press conference, interview or oral exam); collection of hypothetical questions and answers
vibes; feeling; atmosphere
to recite; to chant; to read aloud
hair growth formula; hair growth agent
swastika (esp. counterclockwise form as a Buddhist symbol); fylfot; swastika-shaped family crest; wow; yeah
discount; reduction; rebate; tenths discounted; tenths reduced
kimono fabrics shop; draper
oiran; high-ranking courtesan; (arch.) prostitute
paying to get someone (esp. a geisha, prostitute, etc.) out of bondage
beheading (as the ending to a seppuku); assistance; help
way one dresses; way one looks like in certain clothes
in order to be(come)...; since it amounts to...; since it is advantageous to...
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
how much; how many; what amount; what extent
attentively; with great attention to detail (e.g. when teaching); patiently
appointed day of delivery; time for payment
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
finally; at last; at length; barely; narrowly; hardly
having a poor endgame; missing at the last turn
guidepost; signpost; guide; manual; tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)
to loiter around; to wander about
middle palace guard (ritsuryo system)
to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing
complete works; complete collection; complete series
shape; appearance; collateral; obverse of an old "zeni" coin
to commit seppuku; to commit harakiri; to take responsibility (and resign); (arch.) to laugh until one splits one's side