to pass (of time); to elapse
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
perusing as a side business; doing in addition to one's main work; running (businesses) simultaneously; side business; job on the side
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of cost); freelance; one-size
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
training; drill; practice; discipline
fee paid to performing artists, etc.; appearance fee
to be free; to be available
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
different opinion; objection
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
electronic device; electronic equipment; electronics
Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha (5th c. BCE?)
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
katakana; angular Japanese syllabary used primarily for loanwords
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)
A1; top class; best quality goods
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
marsh; swamp; wetland; being hooked (on a video game, TV show, etc.)
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)