versatility; multiplicity of use
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
very popular; highly favoured
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
change of occupation; career change
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
planning; project; plan; design
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
quilt; bedspread; cover (for a kotatsu quilt); cloak; smock; second dyeing
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
finish; end; completion; result
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
last night; yesterday evening
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
hindrance; obstacle; harm; bad effect; sickness
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly