to perform; to play; to act
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
thoughtless; rash; hasty; imprudent
(TV or radio) entertainer; television personality; talent; skill; talent (ancient unit of weight and currency)
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
duty; obligation; responsibility
business owner; entrepreneur
(Platonic) ideal (of how things ought to be, e.g. human rights); foundational principle; idea; conception (e.g. of the university); doctrine; ideology
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
contract (entered into on the basis of a promise or previous agreement); formal agreement; contract at hand
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution
system; institution; organization; organisation
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
helping oneself to a drink; pouring one's own drink
sound of wind rustling through a crack; wheezing
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
lying face down; lying on one's face; placing upside down; placing face down
turning over while sleeping in bed; betrayal; double-crossing
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
dependence (on alcohol, drugs, etc.)
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
ornamental ball-shaped scent bag; decorative paper ball (for festive occasions)
bunch of flowers; bouquet
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
poverty; penury; need; shortage; lack; want