to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
something wrapped in cloth
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
walk-in closet; wardrobe room; dressing room; costume room
with a great deal of effort; laboriously
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
honeybee (Apis sp.); honey bee
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
runner-up; second (in a race)
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
the very best; excellent; superb
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
seitai; manipulative therapy based on Chinese and Japanese traditions, and encompassing osteopathy, massage and chiropractic
die all together; go to the grave together
to make (a person) pay for (something)
to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)
world-class; (of) high global reputation
figure; body shape; build; somatotype; biotype; habitus
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
last moves (in go, shogi, or chess); endgame; gathering; collecting; coming together
cold vegetable hors d'oeuvres in Chinese cuisine
seafood; products of the sea; marine products; fruits of the sea
to put all one's skill (into doing something); to do something to the best of one's ability
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
travelling clothes; traveling clothes; travelling outfit; traveling outfit