to take hold of; to possess; to haunt
new; unused; new; obvious; natural
to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to
to outwit; to get the better of; to overcome a superior opponent and leave him speechless
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
comical (story, song); comic; the comedy business (rakugo, manzai, etc.); something laughable
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
slaughter (of animals for meat); butchery
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious
(person who has the) hands of God; master; virtuoso
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
dense; thick; close (relationship); intimate; minute; fine
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
shift the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); pass the buck
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to drive mad; to make insane; to cause a malfunction; to put out of order; to derail (a plan, etc.)
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
to arrive; to come to pass
demon; devil; evil spirit; monster; goblin; apparition
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
element (esp. component in electronics); elemental device; device; data; datum
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
to let out a cry; to break forth
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting
to cross one's mind; to be reminded
to step firmly; to harden by treading
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide