more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
person or organization (esp. yakuza) in charge of solving problems caused by subordinates; member of a biker gang driving behind the rest (in charge of keeping the police away from the other members)
local rule; house rule; ground rule
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
trade; buying and selling
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
lukewarm; tepid; lenient; (arch.) slow; (arch.) stupid
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
selection; choice; choosing; picking; election
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
final stage; final stretch; live printing area (in publishing); gallery (in a theatre); driving (animals, fish, etc.); herding
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
complete; whole; perfect; safe
hypocrite; dissembler; wolf in sheep's clothing; fox in a lamb's skin
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
bookmaker; bookie; trader performing (stock market) bucketing; bucket shop
manager; controller; chief treasurer; boss (of a gambling den)
origin; source; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison; exit
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
to be flexible; to be accommodating
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
present (brought by a visitor); gift
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
height; acme; extremity; end; limit
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
bargaining chip; bargaining tool
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up