loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
outside the hall (or stadium, market, etc.); off the grounds; off the premises; off-track
to knock out (e.g. a homer); to slam; to send flying (e.g. a ball); to wallop (someone)
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
baseball player; ballplayer
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
program board (concert, theatrical production); act-announcement sheets; mekuri karuta
to spend all one's time doing; to do day in, day out; to do nothing but ...; to pass (of days)
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
female company president; female CEO
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
kitchen knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
skill; proficiency; dexterity; flattery
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to peel; to skin; to pare; to bare (teeth, fangs); to open wide (eyes)
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
cutting the cake (at a wedding)
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
technique; art; skill; move
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
tsk; tut; shoot; chirp; tweet
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; brown eyes
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
Mediterranean Sea; Mediterranean sea (oceanography)
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that