established (existing) policy (procedure(s))
to lose interest (in); to grow less enthusiastic
mackerel (esp. the chub mackerel, Scomber japonicus); server (in an online game)
to slip down; to slide down; to glide down
to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful
going out to shop; going shopping; buying in quantity; buying wholesale; bulk purchasing
daily income in cash; money paid by daily installments; money paid by daily instalments
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
abuse; misuse; perversion
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
simmer; bubble out; flow out
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
lead (in a cheer, toast, song, etc.); (someone's) lead; folk song and dance performed by a group; leader of a group of wind instruments (in gagaku)
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
toilet bowl; urinal; chamber pot; bedpan
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
to enjoy a good drink (esp. celebrating victory)
to become indisposed; to feel unwell; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means
absence due to illness; sick leave
painstaking; careful; meticulous; scrupulous; detailed; elaborate
drinking and eating too much
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
dressing; dressing; putting on clothes
reception (telephone); listening (to a telephone)
rug; lag (esp. in online gaming)
prime location (for offices, housing, etc.); best district (in town); excellent piece of land
night flight (without paying); skipping out by night; moonlight flit
word of mouth; comments written online (about a product, service, etc.); online reviews
talking about (behind one's back); backbiting
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
to close down a business; to shut a business
(a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect
grinding; polishing; refining (skill, knowledge, etc.); striving to master something
to be assiduous in one's business