open access (in a library); open shelves
to have someone send (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (via someone else); to leave (a message) with someone; (arch.) to use as an excuse; (arch.) to make a pretext of
more than a friend (implies a degree of intimacy)
useless member of society; hopeless case; failure
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
chief; main; principal; main secondary or supporting role (in kyogen)
poor work; humble reference to one's own work
to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
to shine a spotlight on; to highlight; to bring attention to
closed-stacks (e.g. in a library); closed shelf system
stumbling; failure; misstep; setback
uncleanness; impurity; disgrace; shame; uncleanliness from contact with death, pregnancy, menstruation, etc.
to begin grandly; to start with a bang; to make a spectacular beginning; (lit.) to throw open the curtains
knife thrower; knife throwing
significant; suggestive; insinuating; words or behaviour that hints at a deeper meaning
special measure; special measures
roundup (criminals, animals, etc.); manhunt; crackdown; swoop; raid
fitness training; development of physical strength; building stamina; keeping up one's fitness
flourish of trumpets; fanfare
to have to wait (for the realization of something hoped for); to be forced to postpone
compensatory holiday (for working on a day off); time in lieu
watermark (in a stamp, banknote, etc.); openwork (engraving, carving, etc.)
a find; windfall; bargain
to break the prohibition (law); to violate the ban
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
transportation expenses; travel expenses; fare (train, taxi, etc.)