striking sparks with flint and steel or by rubbing sticks together (usu. to start a fire); fire lit by sparks from flint and steel, etc.; purification ceremony in which sparks are struck in the direction of someone (oft. for good luck)
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
storehouse; warehouse; godown
inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; scan (e.g. MRI, PET, etc.)
meeting hall; assembly hall
to examine; to check; to inspect
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
spot check; snap inspection; surprise test
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to blame; to find fault with
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
to have a rumor circulating
criminal nature; criminality
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
by all means; by all costs
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
to some extent; to a certain extent
perception; sensing; noticing
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
order; sequence; procedure
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
harmful insect; noxious insect; vermin; pest
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
consideration; taking into account
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
(metropolitan) prefecture (of Osaka and Kyoto); the centre or seat (of) (center); (government) office; fu; historical administrative unit in China, Korea and Vietnam
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one