stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. joke)
to return a blow repeat; to turn back; to rewhip; to plow up; to plough up; to come and retreat
deuce (tennis, cards, dice, etc.)
fiscal year (usu. April 1 to March 31 in Japan); financial year; academic year; school year; product year
commendation ceremony; award ceremony
rare; extraordinary; singular
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
quitting while one is ahead
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
desperately; for one's dear life
source of worry; source of distress
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
fourth day of the month; four days
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
degeneration; retrogression
meaning of a title (of a book, poem, etc.); point of a question (on an exam, etc.)
thieving cat; adulterer; homewrecker
the five skandhas (matter, sensation, perception, mental formations and consciousness); the five aggregates
to gain strength; to have energy
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
full house; no vacancy; sold out; standing room only; full (of people); crowded
library (usu. single-room); small library
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
distant look; faraway look
overly optimistic; misjudged; underestimated
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
flood of customers; roaring business
cool breeze; cool air; refreshing coolness
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable