grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
to be expensive; to be costly
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
free (of charge); gratuitous
banter; teasing; chaffing; merely asking the price; just looking at goods; window-shopping
to give off sparks; to spark; to scintillate; to have a heated argument; to combat; to do something fiercely
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice
draw (in competition); tie game
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
suppression (e.g. of free speech); force-out
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
dressing room; fitting room
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
to concentrate; to devote; to apply; to strain; to rack
rustling (as of silk); slithering (sound); whizzing; hissing
facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)
puncture; flat tyre (tire); blowout; bursting; overflowing; being jammed (e.g. phone lines)
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
zip fastener; slide fastener; Zipper (tradename)
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
border (pattern); stripes; border; boundary; border; edge
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time