to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
fierce tiger; ferocious tiger; Hanshin Tigers (baseball team)
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
complete change; about-face
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)
to thank; to apologize; to apologise; to say farewell; to retreat; to refuse
friction; discord; trouble; dissension; disagreement
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
to apologize; to apologise
to cry against; to denounce publicly
impeachment; denunciation; accusation; censure
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
to crush (with one's hands); to kill a proposal; to shelve; to table (remove from consideration)
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to give candid advice; to give harsh but honest advice; to admonish
to hurt someone's feelings; to offend someone
cold reception; inhospitality
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
dismissal; sacking; discharge
complete change; reform; restoration; remodeling; remodelling; renewal
salary (esp. public employees); wages; pay
latter period; second half; late stage; third trimester; second semester
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
to trouble; to bother; to annoy; to give trouble
ringleader; accomplished villain
to convey (a message, e.g. to one's superior); to communicate; to pass on; to pass along
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
extermination (esp. pests); expulsion; destruction
to agree; to assent; to consent; to obey; to conform