even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
the times; the world; society
invitation; introduction; temptation
cruel wife; termagant wife; wife from hell
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
showcase; display case; vitrine
deep-frying food lightly coated in flour or potato starch; deep-fried food (esp. chicken)
one by one; one each; one at a time
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
greedy; avaricious; covetous; raga (desire)
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
annoyance; irritation; vexation; abdominal spasms; convulsions; cramps
daring and resolute; having dauntless courage
formal receipt (of payment; oft. hand-written)
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
resignation; acceptance; consolation
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to go out and away; to leave
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)