model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
black magic; sorcery; magic tricks; juggling
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
hundredfold; hundred times as much; much more (than previously)
when it becomes; when it comes to
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
ring finger; third finger; fourth finger (in piano-playing); fourth toe
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
such; this sort of; like this
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to accept; to receive; to agree
no!; no no!; no, not at all
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money
chapter one; first chapter
corner; section; one horn; narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
general; popular; common; typical