being isolated; being separated; being cut off
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
vermilion (colour); cinnabar
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
to use within an inch of its life; to use every little bit of; to get the most out of
to buy (stock, materials, etc.); to purchase; to lay in; to get; to obtain
gold lettering; gilt letters
engraving a seal; engraved seal; engraving; inscribing; brand (i.e. a mark of disgrace); stamp
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
to be choppy (of waves); to be rough; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to beat fast (of a heart); to be in turmoil; to be in discord
if you do this; if this is the case
reader model; amateur model who appears in fashion magazines
pilling; lint; furball; hairball; trichobezoar
gem; jewel; precious stone
to trace back to (the origins of something)
bargain sale; selling cheaply; selling at a low price; giving out (too) readily; handing out freely; selling (oneself) short
up-and-down motion; vertical movement (e.g. in an earthquake)
(conductor's) baton; stick; perforated baton; bâton de commandement; bâton percé
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
surging sea; rough sea; large waves
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
in groups of twos and threes; in small groups; (lit.) (in groups of) threes and fives
to be unable to endure; to be unable to stand (something); to lose patience
to jabber; to chatter; to chat with
drainage; draining; pumping out (water); displacement
mouth; speech; counter for people or implements
dryer (esp. hair); drier; blower