at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
how can (one) do something
to fold up; to fold into layers
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
host (of a party, summit, etc.); host (of male host club)
crumbling; collapse; ruin; has-been; wannabe
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
reader model; amateur model who appears in fashion magazines
reader model; amateur model who appears in fashion magazines
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
to be elated; to be excited; to be caught up in the moment; to be carried away; to get cocky
second (party to an agreement); the B party (e.g. in a contract); stylish; chic; strange; quaint
deep regret; bitter disappointment; chagrin; vexation
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
chef (esp. of high-end Japanese cuisine); cook; area of a kitchen that contains the chopping board
ramen restaurant; noodle restaurant
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
district of a town; city block (of irregular size)
free and easy; open-hearted; relaxed; not fussy; frank
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
to be haggard; to be gaunt; to be emaciated; to be worn out (e.g. illness, worry)
cast-off skin (snake, insect, etc.); husk; empty shell; exuvia; exuviae
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to hold a person back; to restrain; to catch in one's arms
ripping; tearing; vibrating; buzzing; like an electric shock
tackle (e.g. rugby); fishing tackle
order; system; structure; set-up; organization; organisation
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate