losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
ventilation; communication (within an organisation); openness
to become better; to improve
to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)
honour; honor; glory; privilege
bad job; poor workmanship; bungle
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
the very best; excellent; superb
guard; sentinel; garrison
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
complete set; all; everything
to provide; to arrange; to install
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
every person; each one; everybody
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
supper; night meal; late-night snack; "fourth meal"; midnight snack
grey-brown; gray-brown; dun
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
walnut (Juglans spp., esp. Juglans regia)
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
germ (of a cereal, e.g. wheat, rice); embryo bud
fruit; nut; berry; fruits; profit
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
especially; above all; inter alia; among others
armed forces; military; troops
form; method; system; formula
economical; efficient; lean; compact
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)