pillow word; decorative word used prefixally in classical Japanese literature; preface; introduction
fundamental interactions; four fundamental forces of nature
pump-priming; rousing; stimulation
disclosure; exposure; revelation
article; news story; report; account
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
tide; tidal current; tendency; drift; trend
to take a commission; to take a cut; to take a piece of the action; to take a kickback
suspension bridge; rope bridge
river surface; surface of a river
harbour; harbor; landing place; wharf; anchorage
inspector; examiner; auditor
wanted poster; wanted person bulletin; search instructions
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
threatening (esp. voice, tone, words)
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
complete; completion (of a collection, video game, etc.)
to say (something) over one's shoulder
dial (of a meter, watch, etc.); face (of a clock); keyboard (on a typewriter, etc.); letter board (communication aid for people unable to speak); communication board
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (the contents); to tell everything; to open one's heart; to reveal (a secret, the truth, etc.)
yellowish; tinged with yellow
disillusionment; disillusion; disenchantment
gate (of a property); (in the) style of a gate; gate-equipped (house, shop, etc.); kanji "gate" radical (radical 169)
to hurry; to rush; to quicken (of one's breath); to pant; to gasp (for air)
safely; without incident; without mishap; in peace; peacefully; quietly
clientele; customer stratum
(arch.) bracelet (made of stringed jewels or bells and worn at the elbow); bracer (for the elbow of an archer)
ring; band; ring; circum-
inattention; absent-mindedness
removal; detachment; demounting; dismantling; disassembly
tearing limb from limb; tearing apart; cutting (a person) to pieces
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
no vacancy; full occupancy