inspection (for compliance); investigation (tax, etc.)
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
monitor (device, software or person); monitoring; person who gives feedback on products, television programs, etc.; customer panel participant; (computer) monitor; display
whereabouts; what part; how much; what point
renewal; update; replacement; renovation; breaking (a record)
loss (of weight or volume, e.g. in transit); ullage; outage; decrease (in value); reduction
covered in mud; mud-caked
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
guinea pig (Cavia porcellus); subject of an experiment; (human) guinea pig
man of refined tastes; refined person; tea ceremony master; (arch.) lewd man; (arch.) lecher
canary (esp. the island canary, Serinus canaria)
one line; (a) single line; boundary; line (between things); forefront; front line
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
cleaning; clean-up; garbage collection; scavenging
(going out and) receiving (someone); (heading out and) meeting; picking up; welcoming
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
through; by way of; after; via
variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
surplus-; excess-; over-; per- (chemical with more of a certain element than found in other compounds of the same constituents)
steam locomotive; steam train; (long-distance) train; non-electric train; diesel train
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
wicked smile; evil grin; sinister laugh
to be prominent; to be conspicuous; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be remarkable; to be striking
person working for someone else (followed by job title); hired
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
excitement; stimulation; agitation; pride; haughtiness; arrogance
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss; to loiter; to hang around; to wander around
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
pleased to make your acquaintance
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
one step below (in skill, ability, etc.); a cut below; right underneath
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
mode (e.g. of a machine); setting; state (of mind); mode (e.g. work mode, study mode); mode; mode
Imperial Guard (Meiji); personal guard
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick