body; physical system; (the) person
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to insure (something); to come up with a back-up plan; to hedge one's bets; to play it safe
to be blissful; to be very happy
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
to poison (e.g. food, drink); to administer poison
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
self-development; self-enlightenment
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
suppression (e.g. of free speech); force-out
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
return of something; repayment
trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
professionalism; professional awareness
laborer; labourer; blue-collar worker
furnished (apartment, etc.)
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
duplicate key; pass key; master key; skeleton key