17th day of the month; 17 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 spend all one's time doing; to do day in, day out; to do nothing but ...; to pass (of days)
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; potential love interest
familiarity; intimacy; acquaintance
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
losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; feeling hesitant; feeling nervous; feeling diffident
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
(large) building; public building; hall
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
preparing (food) in advance; making in advance; pre-made; prepared in advance
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
30th day of the month; 30 days
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
amount left over; remaining portion