to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
binge shopping; shopping spree
meter; gauge; metre (i.e. 100 cm); meter; animator
popularity stakes; rating
hot spring inn; hot spring hotel; hot spring resort
thin dōjinshi, usually featuring adult content
limited stocks; limited lines; limited supplies
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
to read a large number (of); to read widely; to read everything that one can lay one's hands on (usu. of specific type, genre)
great commander; famous commander
naked; nude; unvarnished (e.g. truth); plain (e.g. fact); frank
green tract of land; green space
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
established practice; custom
to deprecate oneself and praise the listener; to abase oneself
to praise extravagantly; to lionize; to lionise; to make much of
project; enterprise; business; (arch.) act; (arch.) deed; (arch.) conduct
contagious disease; communicable disease; transmissible disease; infectious disease; epidemic
offstage; backstage; behind the scenes
stock-farming; livestock farming; cattle breeding
harmful insect; noxious insect; vermin; pest
scarecrow; figurehead; dummy
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
agricultural chemical (i.e. pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, etc.); agrochemical; agrichemical
tariff (import tax); duty; customs
meeting; assembly; gathering; congregation; convention; rally
craze; frenzy; enthusiasm
voltage; excitement; enthusiasm
good-for-nothing; worthless
to keep a house; to run a household
cat hater; dislike of cats
playing with fire; doing something dangerous; (fig.) playing with fire; playing around (with someone); flirting