to jostle; to shove and push; to struggle with one another
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
enquiry; inquiry; query; interrogation; ENQ
anyway; by the way; incidentally; well; to change the subject
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
shape; appearance; collateral; obverse of an old "zeni" coin
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
man with a gentle nature; man of delicate features; man of slender build; effeminate man; feeble man
western direction; Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise); western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)
with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward
duvet; bed cover; coverlet; quilt; comforter; eiderdown
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string
to mix; to blend; to combine
to be collected; to be gathered (e.g. mushrooms, etc.); to be harvested; to be able to collect; to be able to mine
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
heavenly nymph; celestial maiden; beautiful and kind woman
reception room; parlor; parlour
to exploit; to extort; to squeeze (someone); to squeeze (e.g. oil, juice); to wring out; to press out
(talk of a) moneymaking scheme; moneymaking idea; get-rich-quick proposal
to sniff out; to get wind of
extremely; terrifically; super
foolish thing; stupid thing; absurdity
steering (of a boat); steerage
what are we going to do?; uh-oh; oh crap; what a mess; oh brother
market (for goods, services, etc.); outlet (for selling); opening
next president; president-elect
Western countries; (former) Western Bloc countries
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
not; nonexistent; not being (there)
priority; preference; preferential right; right of way
koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
tumultuous (with everyone voicing their opinions simultaneously); uproarious
fearfully; timidly; cautiously; nervously