rest; relaxation; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
continuing from beginning to end; continuous run; appetizer; starter; performance of an entire play
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; of course; definitely
VIP; very important person
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
son of a bitch; piece of shit
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
power; authority; jurisdiction
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
property; fortune; assets
to lose an easy game; to suffer an unexpected defeat; to lose information
dropout; quitter; deserter
selection; sorting; culling; screening; triage
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
offering one's opinion (to someone on something)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
bureau director; office chief
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
to temper thoroughly; to train well
waste; scrap; garbage; scum; piece of trash; loser
assessment (of value, damages, etc.); scrutiny (of budget requests, etc.); revision (of a budget)
to be conspicuous; to stand out
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
to induce (someone to do something); to tempt; to act toward (someone in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
to keep a watchful eye on
leader; leaders; dotted line; reader (textbook); reader (i.e. a person who reads); microreader
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
moving from place to place; being passed around repeatedly; rolling about
to be exhausted; to be worn out
as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)