serious look (on one's face); straight face
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
sit-up; abdominal muscles; abs
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
immediate (effect, result, etc.); instant; instantaneous; prompt
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
risky; dangerous; insecure
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
whispering; murmuring; subdued
honest; respectable; respectable occupation (i.e. not yakuza, prostitute, etc.); person in a respectable occupation
term; terminology; wording; choice of words; phraseology
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
cosplay (dressing in costume, esp. as a manga character, etc.)
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
locker room; changing room; dressing room
to make up a shortfall; to cover a shortage; to compensate for a shortage; to fill a gap
license system; licence system; permit system; approval basis
October; tenth month of the lunar calendar
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
autumn breeze; fall breeze
to withstand; to be able to endure
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
collared; having a collar; (appearance of) one's collar when wearing multiple kimonos; (arch.) (financial) circumstances; (arch.) lifestyle
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
layering (clothing); wearing one garment over another