to be knotty (of a tree, etc.); to be gnarled; to be rough and bony (hands, fingers, etc.); to be gnarled; to be knobby
razor; razor-sharp (mind, intellect, etc.); keen; astute person; person of keen intellect
difficult to approach; inaccessible
hard to please; difficult; particular; bad-tempered; in a bad mood; displeased
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
spirit of a true craftsman; artisan spirit; pride in one's craft
anyone and everyone; anybody at all
missed spot (in shaving); unshaven hairs
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
to expose (a secret); to disclose; to take apart; to take to pieces; to kill; to do away with
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
undertaking; underwriting; acceptance
karōshi; death from overwork
daily output; Nissan (Japanese car company)
including ...; inclusive of ...; bundling together (items of different size, quality, etc.); lumping together; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second
mysterious; bewitching; alluring; enticing; enchanting
first month of the lunar calendar; first month; first moon of the month; new moon
how about ...?; what about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
improved version; revised edition; refinement
all you have to do is; just; that's all
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
of great promise; with a promising future
to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop
funny story; funny anecdote
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
old person; elderly person; senior citizen
high-capacity; high-volume
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
new; fresh; new item (e.g. customer, regulation); newly created object; new customer
with a (cry of) "ah!"; with a shout (of surprise, shock, etc.); in surprise; in astonishment