in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
although I say; although one might say; although called
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
band (e.g. conduction, valence); belt (e.g. Van-Allen, asteroid, etc.)
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
immediately; at once; right away; directly; in person; first hand
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished
ability; performance; efficiency
(lucky) find; bargain; good buy; treasure trove
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
negotiations; discussions; connection
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
memories; recollections; reminiscence
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
high efficiency; high performance
match (contest); to match with; to go well with
to be profitable; to yield a profit
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
bondage (esp. in sexual play); rope bondage; self-imposed challenge (esp. in games); playing a game with extra or new restrictions
reclamation (e.g. wasteland); cultivation; development; pioneering; opening up (e.g. new market); breaking new ground
home country; one's own country; suzerain country (from the perspective of the vassal state); colonizing country; country of one's ancestors; this country
measured amount (esp. of medicine); dosing; manner of seasoning; making adjustments based on experience; doing something by feel
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
everywhere; at every turn