technical skill; ability; capacity
novel; story; (work of) fiction
classic (work, esp. book); the classics
background (of a scene, picture, etc.); background (of an event, person, etc.); circumstances; background music; background (activity)
first; preliminary; primary (sources, industry, etc.); original; linear (function, equation); first-order
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
second; secondary; quadratic (function, equation, etc.); second-order; fictional (in relation to anime, manga, etc.); drawn
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
getting carried away; going too far; overdoing
copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
ghost; revenant; spirit (of the dead); departed soul
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
belt (worn around the waist); (machine) belt; belt; zone
gem; jewel; precious stone
plural; multiple; plural (number)
precious orb; Cintamani stone; wish-fulfilling jewel; hōju; uppermost spherical part of a pagoda finial
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to fasten (something or someone) to; to tie (to); to fix; to bind
adipocere (waxy substance formed by the decomposition of corpses subjected to moisture); grave wax
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
common name; popular name; secular name (of a Buddhist monk)
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
rich person; wealthy person
variation in color (colour); having a different color
having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...
to get blurred; to get hoarse; to get husky; to graze; to scrape
making (a report, plan, contract, etc.); drawing up; writing out; preparing; creating (a file, website, account, etc.)
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
user; end-user; consumer; patron; customer; client