ecology; life and habits (of an animal); mode of life; way of living
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge; to fish
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
personality; character; individuality; personhood
to purify; to cleanse; to exorcise; to purge; to ward off
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion; metal wire with a prop animal (e.g. butterfly, bird) attached to the end; rod used to control the arm of a puppet (in bunraku)
to see without obstruction; to get an unobstructed view (of); to see into (someone's thoughts); to read (someone's feelings, intentions, etc.); to foresee; to predict
malice; ill will; bad air; noxious vapour; miasma
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
enthusiast; maniac; fanatic; nut; freak
brake; (a) stop (to a development, behavior, etc.); (the) brakes
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
polite; courteous; hospitable; careful; handled with great care; treated with attention
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to take a bath; to have a bath; to take a shower
wild; freakish; madcap; crazy; hysterical
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
(land) with a thump; slumping (of something heavy); (lying down) with a flop; effortlessly (throw onto); roundishly (shaped; of something large)
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
casual speech; peer language; informal language
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
don't worry; no worries; never mind
to peel; to skin; to pare; to bare (teeth, fangs); to open wide (eyes)
to be crowded; to be packed; to be busy; to be piled up (of work); to be busy (with many things); to be packed (of one's schedule)
to light (a fire); to kindle; to incite; to instigate; to stir up
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
junk; rubbish; trash; garbage; odds and ends
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded
dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication
every man knows his own business best; one should go to specialists for the best results; (lit.) for rice cakes, (go to) the rice cake shop
visit (from someone); call