to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
behind; in the rear; in back
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to become locked (e.g. of automatic locking)
small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
to be able to manage somehow or another
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
root of an evil; source of a problem; source of trouble; cause of misfortune
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
folding; collapsible; telescopic
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
gym clothes; gym uniform; PE kit
common; ordinary; conventional; customary
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to need; to call for; to require
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
great hurry; great haste; rush
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
failure; collapse; breakdown; break-up; bankruptcy