cast-off skin (snake, insect, etc.); husk; empty shell; exuvia; exuviae
clip (paper, surgical, etc.); hairpin; hair slide; curler
to achieve enlightenment; to attain enlightenment
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
inquisitive mind; spirit of inquiry; spirit of enquiry
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
hegemony; leadership; initiative
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
depending on the situation; depending on circumstances
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
in perfect form; going swimmingly
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
matter to be checked or investigated
nine times; twisting around many times
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
application; application software; application; putting into use; application; request
tool (esp. software, etc.); tour (e.g. Tour de France)
lingering scent; lingering fragrance; residual aroma
preservation; conservation; storage; saving (e.g. to disk)
validity; verification; propriety