former (e.g. name); previous; changed; examination; inspection; investigation
while alive; during one's lifetime
hard worker; hardworking person
kind; courteous; intimate; (arch.) becoming intimate; (arch.) having an intimate relationship (sometimes esp. a homosexual relationship)
absolutely; positively; decidedly
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
fascinate; bewitch; enchant
blood relationship; blood relative
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
(my) wife; inside the home; one's family
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
to spit out; to eject; to dump
wild; violent; rough-mannered; rough (e.g. work); crude; coarse
roller coaster; coaster (small mat for drinks); coaster brake
to get strong; to gain strength
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)
chase; pursuit; tracking; following up; tracing
last ray of hope; only hope
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
bonfire often in temple grounds, usu. of charms, talismans, New Year decorations, etc.; ritual burning of money, cedar sticks, or other objects as an offering
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
pocket heater; hand warmer; heater pack
tie up; bind; sum; total amount; judo choking (strangling) techniques; last meal eaten when going restaurant hopping; completion
order-taking; salesperson
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position