to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
to resort to violence; to use force; to be able to get; to be able to afford; to jab; to swing at a bad ball (baseball)
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
lion; left-hand (stone) guardian lion-dog at a Shinto shrine
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
offering (e.g. to the gods); votive offering
to incur someone's enmity
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
trembling with fear; in great fear; filled with trepidation; nervously; timidly
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
head temple of a Buddhist sect; headquarters (of an organization); head of operations; nerve center
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; eccentricity; person with unusual tastes; eccentric; oddball
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
dense; thick; rich (flavour, colour, etc.); deep; strong (smell); heavy
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
high praise; great admiration; with critical acclaim; to rave reviews; currently; presently
incessant working; working non-stop
good time to make a profit; most profitable season; peak time
to get moldy (mouldy); to get musty; to develop mildew
alley; alleyway; path through a gate or garden; teahouse garden
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
to be possessed (by a spirit, demon, etc.); to be possessed (by an idea, delusion, etc.); to be obsessed (with)
old badger; veteran; oldtimer; schemer; old fox
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
secret information; intelligence
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
snake; serpent; large snake
licking one's lips (at the sight of appetizing food); licking one's lips (in anticipation); waiting eagerly (for); salivating (e.g. at the thought)
interference; obstruction; sabotage
smart-alecky; clever-clever; cheeky; cunning; crafty; shrewd
(large) building; public building; hall
gathering evidence (e.g. to back a news story); getting the facts; obtaining supporting evidence
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap