to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
air-permeability; breathability
shutting tightly; making airtight; sealing hermetically
fixed game; bid-rigging; put-up job; contest in which the victor is practically known beforehand (e.g. due to unfair conditions or an obvious difference in strength)
to pluck; to pick; to tear
inheritance; succession; accession; share-alike
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into
lattice; latticework; window bars; grid; grating
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
local (rain, distribution, outbreak, etc.); localized; regional; isolated
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
dividing for administrative purposes; partition; division
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to head home; to leave for home
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
description; describing; depicting
interval; break; pause; spare moment
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
biological (system); bio-
moa (extinct, flightless bird formerly found in New Zealand)
understood; I see; OK; present; here
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
fried potato; French fries; chips
well-cooked; well-done; browned
fish having white flesh (e.g. tai, hirame, karei)