activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
interval; break; pause; spare moment
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
changing (job, career, lifestyle, social position, beliefs, etc.)
such ... as; or some such
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
aesthetic sense; sense of beauty; eye for the beautiful
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
shop; small store; business; firm
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
ocean; large sea; fabric pattern
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
junk; rubbish; trash; garbage; odds and ends
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
famous brand of sake; choice sake
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
non-drinker; someone who cannot drink
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
proper; respectable; decent; honest
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)