to boost; to force up; to push up
half the face; one side; half; the other side; the reverse; the contrary
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
burden; load (e.g. CPU time, electricity, etc.)
mil (one thousandth of an inch); mill
to saw; to grind (e.g. coffee beans); to mill
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as
cold (drinking) water; (glass of) cold water; cold boiled rice
chugging (a glassful of) a drink in one go
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman (stereotypical Japanese office worker)
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
fifth day of the month; five days
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
evil spirit (that can possess people)
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen
character; disposition; spirit; temperament
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
top hat; high hat; silk hat; topper
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
laptop (computer); notebook (computer)
author; writer; novelist; artist