to hate the very sight of; to hold a grudge against; to treat like an enemy; to bear constant enmity; to be gunning for; to have it in for
if you have a mind to do something, you can do it
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
pushing by hand; hand gilding
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
business; errand; nature of one's business
to get into a fight; to take up the gauntlet; to accept a challenge
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
to train; to discipline; to teach manners
branch office; agency; sub-branch
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
to get used (to); to get familiar with; to get skillful with
senior high school student
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
to let down one's guard; to relax one's guard
to dismantle; to demount; to take something away; to detach
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
opposite side; other side; other party
one's station in life; one's personal history; one's circumstances; one's lot; one's destiny; one's future
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
last time; last inning; last part; final episode (of a television program)
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
professor; teaching; instruction
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
book making (binding, publishing)
full use; extensive use; complete utilization
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away