launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to hold a small dinner party
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
slaughter (of animals for meat); butchery
(examination) failure; rejection; disqualification
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
suited figure; person in a suit
to come apart at the seams; to be ripped; to begin to open; to begin to bloom; to smile broadly; to break into a smile
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to address (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan"; to refer to (someone) without a title suffix
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
extortion; blackmail; shakedown; extortionist; blackmailer; racketeer
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
patron god; tutelar deity; guardian deity; local deity
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument