tail (of an animal); cauda; tail (of a kite, etc.); tail end; tail (of a comet); slope at the foot of a mountain
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
opening (the doors of a venue); inauguration (of a new building, facility, etc.)
one plot (of land); one (city) block; one area; one brush stroke; one kanji stroke
shabby; unsightly; unkempt
poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
at work; in the midst of work; working
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
legitimate son (esp. eldest son); heir
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
matter of concern; matter of interest
to frolic about; to mess around
dignity; quality; grace; panache; level
skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
detailed; scrupulous; careful; (arch.) diligent; (arch.) honest; (arch.) upright
anatomical model of the human body
good health; stopping misfortune; preventing disaster
preparatory phase; preparatory period
manufacturing; craftsmanship; build
to make (with great attention to detail); to produce; to craft; to build (something) into
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
extraction; abstraction; selection (from a group); sampling
forced repatriation; deportation
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
luxurious and gorgeous; magnificent
having a weakness for fine clothes
to twist; to wrench; to twist (a body part); to bend; to strangle (to death); to wring (an animal's neck); to defeat easily
shut-in; stay-at-home; hikikomori; social withdrawal; shunning other people
to become widely known; to become well-known; to spread (of a rumor, reputation, etc.)
to get off one's backside; to bestir oneself
whispered conversation; whispering
beautiful man and woman; handsome couple