to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
full load; being fully loaded (with); being full of (articles, photos, etc.; of a newspaper or magazine); being packed with (e.g. fun, excitement)
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
to fly about; to jump about; to bustle about
principle; theory; fundamental truth
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
kitchen table; kitchen counter; working surface
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
impression given by a painting or image
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
character; personality; (fictional) character; character
it is written that ...; ... is written; it says ...; it reads ...
in one's own way or style
(very) unusual; unconventional; eccentric; novel; original; striking
surreal; surrealism; shul; schul
theme; subject; motif; theme for the Imperial New Year's Poetry Contest
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
item; article; dish; course; finest item
start; beginning; starting (e.g. a race); departing; starting point
gun; firearm; wooden pole that wrestlers strike in practice; puffer fish
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
place to put something; storage space; storehouse; depository; repository; shed
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
to throw into; to toss into; to throw-in; to play a throw-in
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
choices; alternatives; options
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
the latter; the second; successor; descendant
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope