in a day; in a brief space of time
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
to dig down; to dig into (a matter); to delve into; to probe into
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
copy; reproduction; replica; facsimile
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
sympathy; empathy; response
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
performance; appearance (in a stage, film, TV show, etc.)
blasphemy; curse; profanity; sacrilege; desecration
to say too much; to go too far
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
to refer to; to use as reference
perfect imitation (of a song, dance routine, etc., usu. by an amateur)
to be flexible; to be accommodating
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.)
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
playback equipment; playback device
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
to cultivate a better understanding
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
performance fee (actor, singer, etc.)