to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
ballade (narrative poetry, musical composition); ballad (popular song)
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
outskirts (of a town); run-down district
snack; light meal; snack bar (usu. an establishment that serves alcohol); snack food (esp. potato chips, popcorn, etc.); munchie
enka singer; singer of Japanese traditional ballads
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
single lens reflex camera
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
excellent machine; excellent device (e.g. camera); excellent aircraft
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
just a minute; small quantity
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
weird; disgusting; sickening
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
white clothes; white robe; white gown (worn by doctors, chemists, etc.); commoner without rank (in ancient China); layperson
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
quarter; person with one non-Japanese grandparent
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
un-Japanese in appearance or character
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
to drive mad; to make insane; to cause a malfunction; to put out of order; to derail (a plan, etc.)
invention; intelligent; clever; (arch.) making sense (of something); (arch.) understanding
genuine; authentic; true; real