to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
full bloom (esp. of cherry blossom); full blossom
one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)
sender; consignor; remitter
contact information (address, phone number, etc.)
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; mercifully
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
invitation; introduction; temptation
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
emphasis; stress; accentuating (a feature or certain part); accenting; strong tone (of the market); firm tone
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
composite image; photomontage; photoshopped image
fabrication; forgery; falsehood; hoax
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
to survive a life-threatening situation; to be out of danger
to be careless; to be inattentive; long and disheveled (e.g. hair) (dishevelled); (arch.) flaring up (fire); (arch.) rising (e.g. steam)
black kite (Milvus migrans); construction worker; scaffold erector; fire hook; reddish brown; Inverness cape; filcher
abura-age; thin deep-fried slices of tofu; deep-frying; deep-fried food
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook