to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
extermination; elimination; renouncing worldly desires (in order to concentrate on Buddhist teachings); curing (an illness)
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
when; how soon; how long until
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
while moving; on the move
ostrich (Struthio camelus)
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
micro miniskirt; micro skirt; micromini
uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
several minutes; a few minutes
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
destination (one is heading towards); goal
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary); in addition to; at the same time; cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study)
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
accommodation facility (e.g. hotel); lodging facility; boarding house
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
suited figure; person in a suit
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
tightly; tautly; (springing, straightening) up; suddenly; intuitively; instinctively