(giving) instruction (esp. in the secrets of an art, discipline, etc.); initiation; teaching; passing on; imparting
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
soundproofing; sound insulation
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
stealth; travelling incognito (traveling); ninjutsu; ninja; sneak theft; sneak thief; tolerance
signature phrase; signature saying; closing spiel; surefire line; catchphrase
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
labour; labor; effort; toil; trouble
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
to harm; to cause harm to
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
guarding; guard; railway bridge (over a road); (railroad) overpass; flyover
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
warning; caution; admonition; keikoku (penalty in judo)
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
ice water; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to dash (water, etc.; on someone or something); to throw (on); to pour (over)
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave on one's liver
flexible-hours system; flextime; flexitime
piecework that can be done at home; outwork
diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
getting up early; early rising; early riser; early bird
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
rising (from one's bed); getting up; getting out of bed
polite; respectful; reverent