to be profitable; to yield a profit
novice; beginner; starting to run; running off; running away
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price
to look happy; to look pleased; to make eyes (at someone); to ogle
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to feel gloomy; to have doubts (e.g. about the future); to be at a loss (e.g. over what to do)
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently; gloomily
no, not like that (but like this)
visit to console someone; giving comfort (to the sick, injured, etc.); expressing condolences (sympathy, concern, etc.); sympathy call
firmly; solidly; heartily
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; skimping; tenuki; playing elsewhere on the board instead of responding locally
to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
shop; store; establishment; restaurant
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
regular customer; general audience; general public
merchant; trader; expert (in a trade or profession); professional; woman working in the nightlife business (bar or nightclub hostess, geisha, etc.); demimondaine
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
if you think about it; come to think of it
to travel on frequently (e.g. a road or path)
storage room; storeroom; lumber room
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to