to hit something aimed at (maliciously); to hit a prize (lottery, etc.)
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
practice; practising; training; study
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to lose strength; to become weak; to wither; to droop; to feel demotivated; to lose interest
business ability; business acumen
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
present; gift; to give a present or gift
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
support; backing; patronage
particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
quite indifferent; looking blank; looking as though one has nothing at all to do with what is going on
light (color, colour, taste); simple; plain; frank; candid; ingenuous
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
management; managerial position; administrative post; person in a managerial position
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
notice of personnel change (appointment, dismissal, etc.); wording; choice of language; phraseology
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
hard to understand; Byzantine fashion
to loathe to part (with); to be reluctant to leave (someone)
secret information; intelligence
change of occupation; career change
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
instant; moment; for an instant
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
not understanding; not knowing
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
overhasty; rash; premature