nothing more ... than this; as ... as it could possibly be
calamity; misfortune; disaster
profit; earnings; stroke of luck
monetary; financial; pecuniary
parsimonious spirit; tendency to be frugal; inclination to scrimp and save; tendency to fuss over trivial things; worrier's disposition
steady; sound; stable; safe (e.g. business); reliable; trustworthy
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
metal sake jug; sake warmer
to have one's hands slip (and drop something)
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
irrespective of the person concerned; indiscriminately; anyone and everyone; anybody at all
sour look; surly face; pout
to pat (e.g. a dog); to rub; to stroke; to fondle; to caress
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
sign; indication; omen; symptom
appearance; features; looks
to extol; to laud; to sing the praises of
very hungry; starving; ravenous
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
medical examination; checkup; consultation
to fan; to incite; to instigate
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
trivial; trifling; insignificant; stupid; nonsensical; absurd
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
single standard; single base; single-feature show
what time; (lit.) which hour
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
to shed light; to cast light
secret method; secret process; secret formula; esoteric rituals (in Shingon Buddhism)
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
accurate portrait; photographic portrait