to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
time axis; time basis; timeline
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
to do (something negative); to make (a blunder); to commit (an error); to eat (up); to drink
to be away from home; to be out of the house
bento; Japanese box lunch
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
receiving; acceptance; reception; admission
job; work; duties; trade; skill
supply; provision; service; supply
suitable person; well-qualified person; responsible party; responsible person
versatile; multi-talented
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (Middle Ages); acting administrator
to lose weight; to become thin; to wither away
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
to lose (through death; e.g. a wife, child)
reducing the number of mouths one needs to feed (esp. by giving up children for adoption, apprenticeship, etc.)
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
weak; weakly; feeble; frail; delicate; faint (voice, sunlight, etc.)
coat; jacket; outerwear; top; upper-body garment
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
sleeveless (garment); sleeveless haori
shivering; trembling; shuddering; shaking
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
with a slamming noise (e.g. door, telephone receiver); with a banging noise; with a clash; with a clank; with a bang
newcomer; initiate; rookie