by all means; by all costs
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
to pour into (liquids); to pump into
to knock down the price of; to make a successful bid (for an article); to buy at auction
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
the three character styles: square and semicursive and grass
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
small grain; small stature or ability
visual kei; fashion style heavy on make-up and elaborate hairstyles, used among Japanese rock bands and musicians; attractive person
band-man (member of a musical band); bandsman
to catch one's attention; to catch one's ear; to be annoying to one's ear
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
competing; competition; auction
war funds; war chest; funds (for activities); campaign funds
division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category
miscellaneous goods; general goods; sundries
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
traditional Japanese pattern; traditional Japanese design
paper lantern; Chinese lantern; Japanese lantern
profitable; worn-out; crumbling
rag; scrap; fault (esp. in a pretense, pretence); defect; run-down; shabby
a day after the fair; (at a) stage when it's too late
sending home; repatriation; deportation
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
rarity (esp. of collectables, trading cards, etc.)
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
to fall into someone's hands; to pass into another's possession
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
subject matter of a painting; art supplies; art materials