dispel (esp. magic or potion used to return one's character to normal status in an RPG, etc.)
closed circle (of suspects, in mystery fiction)
turning into a brand; branding
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
gushing; overflowing; everlasting; unfailing; endless
knockoff; counterfeit goods
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess
to threaten; to make threats
to pressure; to put pressure (on); to press
affectionately; tenderly; lovingly
shortage of capital; lack of funds; cash flow problem
situation of one's own doing
to close down a business; to shut a business
unable to find the words to thank someone; unable to thank someone enough
off the shoulder (e.g. top, dress, etc.)
to arrest; to capture; to seize
posting (e.g. a notice); displaying; putting up
snowballing (phenomenon, effect)
to face the wrong way; to go in the wrong direction
rough deposits; rough surface; roughness
to cut; to slit; to slash
to cosplay; to dress up in costume (of some anime character, etc.)
to recover a cost; to recover an expense; to get a return on one's investment; to get one's money's worth
to have to wait (for the realization of something hoped for); to be forced to postpone
being carried out; being put into practice; in operation
unity; coherence; consistency; settlement; conclusion; completion
abbreviated form of a Chinese character; simplified character; acronym; abbreviation
difference between night and day; world of difference; (being) poles apart; (lit.) difference between heaven and earth
to rise in esteem; to become popular; to rise in value (stocks)
root of an evil; source of a problem; source of trouble; cause of misfortune
fund-raising; fund collecting
bolero (dance); bolero (clothing); shrug