pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
the opposite sex; isomerism
coat (of hair or fur); lie of (dog's) hair; type; sort; lineage; breeding
crisp (e.g. potato chip, fried fish, etc.); crunchy; grumpily; touchily; scratching; crunchies
acknowledgment; acknowledgement; letter of thanks
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
stormy and full of drama; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
by extension; in turn; by the same token; in addition; as well; consequently
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
to beg; to ask; to request; to pray; to wish
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
letter of challenge (to a duel, etc.)
personal history document; curriculum vitae; resume
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
secrecy; highly classified information
worth; merit; value; good point; strong point; redeeming feature
fast-talking; rapid talking
to treat; to feast; to provide dinner for
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
powerful person; influential person
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
to be discordant; to have discord
to come for the first time; to become for the first time
schedule; program; calendar
territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action
(picture) frame; architrave (of a door, window, etc.)
to hang (something) on the wall
to paint a picture; to draw a picture
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
perplexity; difficult question; difficult problem
artistic taste; aptitude for painting; ability to appreciate art; desire to paint