to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)
close; intimate; on good terms
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion; metal wire with a prop animal (e.g. butterfly, bird) attached to the end; rod used to control the arm of a puppet (in bunraku)
opportunely; conveniently; at the right time
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice; front pocket in a haragake
pressing one's hands together in prayer; triangular frame of a thatched roof; yours sincerely; yours truly
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
time; hour; period; class
consumption; expenditure; spending
adzuki bean (Vigna angularis)
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
to change (one's clothes)
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
God; god; deity; ace; king; superior person
possession (by a spirit, demon, etc.); dependence (on)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to pause; to have a short intermission
then; and (then); in that case; if so
to become possible; to become able to (do)
grade; class; degree; magnitude
when it becomes; when it comes to
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
convenient; handy; useful
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
not worth considering; out of the question