to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury
currency value; value of a currency
highish; somewhat high; on the high side; somewhat expensive; comparatively expensive; on the expensive side
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
to attract interest; to get attention to appeal
capture (of a suspect, criminal, etc.); arrest
drama; play; powerful drug
scope; valid range; effective range (e.g. in broadcasting); coverage
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
don't worry; there's no need to worry
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; dogfight; scuffle; rough-and-tumble
to be clearly ahead of the competition; to stand out noticeably above one's rivals; to stand out from the crowd
(not even) a bit of; (not even) a hint of; (not) an iota of
perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
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)
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
aiki (principle that allows a conditioned practitioner to negate or redirect an opponent's power)
samurai receiving this much rice as a fee; offering of rice cake containing this much rice; person receiving this amount of money as a salary
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
to study; to complete (a course); to order (one's life); to repair (a fault one has committed)
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
ultrasonic waves; ultrasound
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
drunkenness; intoxication; motion sickness; travel sickness
earplug (for protection against noise or water)
calculated; premeditated; considered
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; No. 18; eighteenth; repertoire of 18 kabuki plays
half and half; fifty-fifty
rare; uncommon; unusual; rare; lightly cooked
quiver; quaver; flutter; statistical fluctuation
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing; one's work