renovation; overhaul; update; repair; improvement; renewal
symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position, or because of censorship); certain; unnamed; undisclosed
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
phala (attained state, result); enlightenment (as the fruits of one's Buddhist practice); fruit; counter for pieces of fruit
to indulge in; to give oneself up to; to be obsessed by; to be engrossed in; to be lost in; to be absorbed in
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus); ham actor
underground; subterranean
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
section; cross section; profile
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
izakaya; Japanese bar that also serves various dishes and snacks
sour cocktail (oft. carbonated); sour (taste)
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
no exception; without exception; always the same
developing (e.g. industry, town, economy)
upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.; downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
conquest; domination; mastery
imp; elf; pixie; goblin; devilkin
body; physique; build; stature
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
perversity; perverse person; antagonistic demon in Japanese folklore; demon under the feet of temple guardian statues
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
three-way junction; three-way intersection
divergence; ramification; bifurcation; branching off
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
sound of something making firm contact with a flat surface