north and south; north to south; South Korea and North Korea
greater than ...; bigger ...
police headquarters; main office; this office
to clear up; to become cloudless
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
writing vertically; vertical writing
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
reading partway; leaving half-read
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
secondhand bookshop; secondhand bookstore; secondhand bookseller
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
white gem (esp. a pearl); rice flour dumpling; white-flowered camellia
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
being something of an artist; having something of the artist in one
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
nonexistent; unreal; imaginary; spurious
red ball; amber; (arch.) patent medicine; brand of sweet wine
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
interruption; discontinuance; suspension; cancellation (of a planned event); calling off
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
match; game; bout; contest
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
tournament; knockout tournament (esp. single-elimination); elimination tournament
being the runner-up; finishing second
brow; glabella; middle forehead; area between the eyebrows
to wrinkle up (e.g. one's eyebrows, nose, etc.); to furrow; to crimple
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income