cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
near; close by; within reach; familiar
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
gravity; gravitation; gravitational pull
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
ancient writing (i.e. Edo-period or older); classical literature; ancient Chinese character (pre-Qin period)
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
(short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; reputation (of a store); good name; goodwill
one large ...; a great ...
drink box; carton (milk, juice, etc.); paper bag (for vacuum cleaners)
quite clearly; quite distinctly; perfectly; exactly
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
in perfect form; going swimmingly
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
belief; faith; conviction
do-or-die game; crucial contest
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
destructive blast; blowing up; explosion
climbing to the summit; summiting