single word; a few words; brief comment
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
instead; but (on the other hand)
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
carrot and stick; (lit.) candy and whip
underhanded; unfair; makeshift; stopgap
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
additional order; adding to an existing order
arrival of goods; goods received
platform truck; hand truck; trolley; (railway) truck; bogie; flatcar
new book; 17x11 cm paperback book
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
a step; short distance; short time
break room; lounge (e.g. in an onsen); resting room
water heater; (domestic) boiler
to drink up; to drain (cup)
accept one who comes to you
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
several times; once or twice
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis (philosophy)
to overestimate (someone); to overrate; to think too highly of; to make too much of; to give (someone) too much credit
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
complete; whole; perfect; safe
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened