blond hair ("kinpatsu" read backwards)
fellow men; between men; among men; man-to-man
hair (of the head); pubic hair
exceptional item; extraordinary product
archeological excavation (archaeological)
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
heating; application of heat
century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
mixing; blending; adding; adulteration
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
to be thrilled; to be excited
deep knowledge; attainments; scholarship
to volunteer; to undertake a challenge
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
middle day (e.g. sumo tournament, run of theatrical performances, etc.)
a long way off; matter for the future; not going to happen anytime soon
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
domestic affairs; internal administration
forfeiture; seizure; confiscation; impounding
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
vice versa; also the converse; reverse is true
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvering
peace (esp. of the world); tranquillity; calm
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to change completely; to change suddenly
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
grizzled; (hair) streaked with grey (gray)
welcome!; nice to see you!
performance of one's official duties
reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with