stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
cleverness; skill; tact; clever person (in a particular field); skillful person (skilful)
taking a philosophic view; looking at the long term; farsightedness
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
sparing a life; clemency; reconsideration of an employee's dismissal
the aforementioned; the said; (man, incident, etc.) in question; the usual
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
to carry something into a place
to come to an end; to close the curtain
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
out (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
to lean against; to set against
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
preparation; arrangements
shopfront; storefront; shopwindow; over-the-counter
packing; packaging; face mask; face pack; puck
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
the way back; the way home; return trip
restaurant with only set meals
soft-boiled egg marinated in soy and mirin
expiration of a term; becoming overdue
roasted pork fillet (often used in ramen)
return to work; going back to work
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
without an occupation; unemployed; jobless
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address
great debt of gratitude; great obligation
outrageous; reprehensible; rude; insolent; nefarious
blocking communications (from a phone number or an e-mail address)
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
large seal; large stamp; seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement