erratic; offbeat; wild; unconventional; extraordinary; weird
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
beginning; outset; first; onset
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
bottomless (bucket, etc.); unbounded (good nature, optimism, etc.); boundless; imprudent; indiscreet; extremely heavy drinker
to tease; to banter; to make fun of (someone)
tedious; boring; dull; to feel bored; to get bored (with); to get tired (of)
accommodation fees; hotel charges; room charges
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
storage; putting away; receipt (of funds, payment, etc.); harvesting
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to bring into solution; to lose (money; through gambling, etc.); to squander
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
strength; power; proficiency; ability
when it becomes; when it comes to
unlimited; unrestricted; limitless
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
without an occupation; unemployed; jobless
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
dripping with sweat; doing something by the sweat of one's brow
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
general idea; concept; notion
to take root (of a plant); to strike root; to root; to become established (e.g. of an idea, a movement); to take hold; to take root
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
yen (currency of Japan); circle
unit (e.g. meters, grams, etc.); denomination; unit (i.e. one comprised of many); group; credit (in school, university, etc.); point
copper (Cu); bronze (medal)
gold (metal); gold (color); gold (medal); first place (prize); something of great value; something golden (e.g. silence); money
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession