indicates position in a sequence; divisions of a kabuki performance
Western cooking; Western-style meal; Western-style food; Japanized Western cuisine
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
north and south; north to south; South Korea and North Korea
greater than ...; bigger ...
police headquarters; main office; this office
to clear up; to become cloudless; to be refreshed
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
writing vertically; vertical writing
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
reading partway; leaving half-read
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
secondhand bookshop; secondhand bookstore; secondhand bookseller
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
white gem (esp. a pearl); rice flour dumpling; white-flowered camellia
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
being something of an artist; having something of the artist in one
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
nonexistent; unreal; imaginary; spurious
red ball; amber; (arch.) patent medicine; brand of sweet wine
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
match; game; bout; contest
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
being the runner-up; finishing second
brow; glabella; middle forehead; area between the eyebrows