to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
to go back to the start; to reset; to restore; to return to the point (of a discussion); to return something (that has been moved) to previous place; to reconstitute
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
shop; small store; business; firm
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
extermination (e.g. of pests, demons, bandits); elimination; making someone renounce worldly desires in order to concentrate on Buddha's teachings; curing illness
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
common sense; common knowledge; common understanding
conference room; council room
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
making noodles by hand; striking a deal; coming to an agreement; killing with bare hands
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
to clap one's hands in prayer
paper scoop used in goldfish scooping
results; record; grades; marks
National Center Test for University Admissions
last spurt; final spurt; home stretch
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
to take command; to give direction
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
friction; discord; strife
periodic; regular; routine
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
frequency (of appearance)
copying in entirety (verbatim)
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable; nothing one can do
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
internal conflict; family quarrel; domestic trouble
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
plant and equipment; production facilities; manufacturing equipment
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service