degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
new type; new style; new model; new strain (e.g. infectious disease)
small present; trifling gift; gift given out by companies to customers as a token of gratitude; marketing incentive; (arch.) inferior goods; (arch.) low-quality article
no good; not allowed; not acceptable; outtake; blooper; retake
nonparticipation; nonattendance
izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
(this) small amount; (such a) paltry amount; only this much; slightest bit
one's position; one's face; one's honour; one's reputation
(opening of a) wound; cut
to lick something up; to lap something up
setting off (on a long journey); setting out; departure (e.g. for the front); starting a new life; starting life anew
cracker; party popper; cracker; cracker
water system; river system; drainage system
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
innocent; childlike; guileless; free of malice; thoughtless; simple-minded
casting (of a play, film, etc.); cast
acting ability; talent as a performer
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
robber; mugger; robbery; burglary
robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion
ball of flames; mass of flames; body covered with flames
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding
to dash (water, etc.; on someone or something); to throw (on); to pour (over)
performing without rehearsal; doing impromptu
irritability; feeling of impatience; sense of uneasiness
selection (from many people for an important position); exceptional promotion
synchronization; synchronized swimming
point in question (at issue)