library (usu. single-room); small library
to choose (something) at one's discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
the ancients; ancient people
to hit the mark; to hit the nail on the head
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
very hungry; starving; bowing repeatedly; kowtowing; denting; buckling
together; mutually; reciprocally; adds a nuance of solemnity or formality
removal; taking away; dismantling (a building, facilities, etc.); withdrawal (of troops)
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
to exterminate; to eradicate; to wipe out; to let (fire) go out; to let die (e.g. flowers); to run out of
nice; likeable; desirable
all directions; every direction; all sides; all quarters; everywhere
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
worship (esp. Christian); (church) service
leaving (e.g. a courtroom, workplace); exiting; withdrawal (e.g. from a superior's presence)
appointed time; timetable; schedule
to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to change (to); to switch (to); to be replaced (by)
to become an expert; to be a master (of)
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
in public; in company; in the presence of others
to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to play a tenuki; to tenuki
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
preferential treatment; special treatment; different treatment; express delivery; special delivery
intention; inclination; mind; idea; wish; view
to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
to decrease; to be reduced; to reduce; to lessen; to subtract; to deduct
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
will not do; do not; does not
as time goes by; as time went by; with the passage of time; over time
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
intimidation; threat; bluster
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
bribe; sweetener; douceur