to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
to be superfluous; to be in excess; to be more than enough
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
defeating in an instant; instant kill
negative emotions; negative feelings
clearly; distinctly; vividly
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
first place; first rank; units position (of a number)
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; contraction; atrophy
taboo word; forbidden topic; words or phrases not allowed (in waka and haikai)
carrying voice; well-projected voice
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
measurement round the hips
to pat (e.g. a dog); to rub; to stroke; to fondle; to caress
soft and fluffy (e.g. hair)
unexpected (but welcome) visitor; rare guest
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
family restaurant (i.e. a restaurant with varied and inexpensive menu options); casual dining restaurant
space; room; space (between letters, words, etc.); space (piece of type); (outer) space
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
bento; Japanese box lunch
conversion; shift; about-face; switch
eccentricity; eccentric behaviour
to make a fuss over; to pamper; to spoil; to indulge; to flatter (with attention)
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
already completely (did, happened, etc.); already entirely
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases