due to the nature of one's job; because of one's line of work
tedious; lengthy; overlong; long-winded
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
tide; current; tendency; trend
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; eternal life and prosperity
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
with a click (door sound); with tenseness or firmness
hook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye; snap fastener; press stud; hock (white wine)
non-wired (of a bra); no-wire; wireless
way; method; means; (technical) specification
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
unique; individual; original; unusual
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
seitai; manipulative therapy based on Chinese and Japanese traditions, and encompassing osteopathy, massage and chiropractic
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
joint (knee, elbow, etc.)
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
rather; better; instead; if anything
technical skill; ability; capacity
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned