adopting (novel, etc.) for the theatre (theater)
 continuously;  throughout;  in succession
 to act (a part);  to play (a role);  to perform (a play, etc.);  to put on (a production);  to commit (a blunder);  to disgrace oneself
 play;  recreation;  play (theatre);  performance;  staging;  praying
 staff;  member (club, society, etc.)
 culture;  civilization;  civilisation;  Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
 available room (hotel);  vacancy;  room to let
 soccer ball;  football (as used in soccer)
 sales;  selling;  marketing
 first time;  first innings;  initial attempt;  first;  initial
 day in question;  appointed day;  that very day;  the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
 original story;  original version;  this volume
 free (of charge);  gratuitous
 rip-off;  unfair overcharging;  clip joint
 I couldn't care less;  not caring less
 promise;  agreement;  arrangement;  something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag);  typical or clichéd development (in a story);  something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
 strap (often decorative for key-holder, mobile phones, etc.)
 futon;  Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet;  round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
 vacuum bag (used to make clothes, futons, etc. easier to store)
 to attach;  to join;  to furnish (a house with);  to wear;  to put on;  to keep a diary;  to make an entry
 keyboard (piano, computer, etc.)
 union;  alliance;  combination;  RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
 portion;  potion (e.g. magical)
 here and there;  all around;  everywhere;  to get things in the wrong order (back to front);  to become muddled up
 restoration;  rehabilitation;  recovery;  recovery (from an illness);  recuperation;  convalescence
 to translate;  to interpret
 to eat;  to drink;  to receive (e.g. a blow);  to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable);  to undergo (trouble)
 devising (a way);  contriving;  device;  design;  dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
 method;  manner;  appearance;  air;  tendency;  folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
 to eat;  to live;  to make a living;  to bite;  to sting (as insects do);  to tease;  to torment
 school building;  schoolhouse
 encounter;  being confronted with (e.g. difficulty);  meeting with (e.g. accident)
 to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.);  to shoot;  to set free;  to release;  to emit (e.g. light);  to give off (e.g. a scent)
 during;  for the duration of
 good thing;  nice thing;  good excuse;  good grounds;  interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response