like that; that way; thus
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
break room; lounge (e.g. in an onsen); resting room
smoking room; smoking compartment
at work; in the midst of work; working
to do over; to remake; to resume
with a flash; brightly; dazzlingly; sparklingly; brilliantly (shining)
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
bedding that is never put away during the day; permanently laid-out futon
thin bedding; hard bed; bedding worn flat and hard by usage
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
to persuade someone to consent; to entreat repeatedly; to beg; to implore
black magic; sorcery; magic tricks; juggling
ability; capability; skill
somehow dirty; slightly dirty; dingy; somewhat base; vaguely underhanded
how can (one) do something
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
at a moment's notice; readily
secret trick; hidden method; trick of the trade; cheat (in a video game)
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
genius; prodigy; natural gift
living environment; habitat
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
doing something frantically; frantic state
... years since construction; ... years old (of a building); built in ...
profitable; worn-out; crumbling
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
craftsman; artisan; workman; carpenter
renovation (e.g. a house); redecoration; makeover; updating
year in, year out; always; 24-7
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!