to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize
character (in a play or novel); dramatis personae
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of cost); freelance; one-size
to be photographed; to be projected
batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest
author; writer; novelist; artist
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
seeking the bizarre (abnormal, grotesque, etc.)
to compose; to put together
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
vulgar; in poor taste; cheap; low-brow
to be violated; to be corrupted; to be polluted; to be stained
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
middle of the night; dead of night
ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
to freeze (of one's body); to be frozen; to become numb (with cold); to be chilled
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
to fall flat; to fall face down
employment (long term); hire
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
heh-heh; hee-hee; ha ha; (arch.) female genitals; (arch.) vagina; (arch.) vulva
spike (on a shoe or tyre); stud; spiked shoes; spikes; injuring (an opposing player) with the spikes on one's shoes; spiking
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
sight (e.g. of a gun); aim; alignment