seventeenth day of the month; seventeen days
to keep a record; to keep a tally
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
not entirely wrong but not entirely right; so-so; average
being empty-handed; being penniless; having no capital (for starting a business)
empty-handed; unarmed; lacking funds
to do nothing but; to spend all one's time doing
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
clothing and accessories; attire
great talents mature late
clear writing; specification
object of romantic interest
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
person who gets easily elated (when praised, etc.); person who readily chimes in with others; person who gets carried away easily
to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)
transition; change; progress; passing (of time)
locker room; changing room; dressing room
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
Rudolf; Rudolff; Rudolfo; Rudolph
outward appearance; apparent
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
simple diet; plain food; simple food; frugal meal
to bite through; to eat up; to consume entirely
bi (ancient Chinese artifact; flat jade or glass disc with a circular hole in the centre)
to accept one's inferiority; to take one's hat off to someone; to give up; to surrender; to strike one's colors
pre-made (esp. food); prepared in advance
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
thirtieth day of the month; thirty days
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate