hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; paw!; shake!
to make something look better; to put into (good, better) shape; to put up a front; to pose; to pretend
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
left-handedness; left-handed person; left-hander; fondness for alcohol; person who is fond of alcohol; drinker
to approve (of); to be in favor of; to be in favour of
working adult; full-fledged member of society
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
painter; artist; illustrator
pensive (or worried) look on one's face
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
to come from; to have roots in
goods; merchandise; commercial items
harmful animal; pest; vermin
to be steamed (properly, e.g. rice); to be stuffy; to grow musty; to get close
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
novice driver mark; V-shaped green and yellow symbol that newly qualified drivers in Japan must display on their cars
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied (e.g. physics, linguistics, research)
type of occupation; occupational category
technical; specialist; professional; exclusive
promotion (school, military, etc.)
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
throat; important part; vital area
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
enthusiast; mania; enthusiasm
introductory text; introductory essay
rote memorization (memorisation); rote learning; indiscriminate memorizing (memorising)
occupation; calling; livelihood
huge; vast; enormous; swelling; expansion
combination; arrangement; distribution; (arch.) marrying off
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
closing hours (of a store, restaurant, etc.)
fixed date; appointed day
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of); (just before the) edge
office hours; business hours; working hours
air of luxury; high class feel