than; rather than; instead of; from; since; except
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
to be a point of honor; to affect someone's good name
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
with a plop; with a plonk; with a plunk; with a flop
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
optional; voluntary; arbitrary; arbitrary
uncertainty about the future; concern about future prospects
lapse of memory; (something) slipping one's mind; forgetting for a moment something one knows well
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
leopard (Panthera pardus)
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
cause for headaches; pain in the neck; source of worry
yes it is!; it surely is; certainly
Japanese (people, language, style)
either way; in any case; one way or another
with a clink (click, clack)
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
to look stupid; to have a critical lack
magician; conjurer; illusionist
four-character compound word (esp. idiomatic)
with a bonk; with a thump; with a klunk; with a rap
to keep in contact (e.g. by phone, mail, etc.); to keep in touch
to proceed with; to continue with; to move on; to go forward; to pursue
established theory; accepted opinion; accepted explanation
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
price; cost; charge; price (of achieving something); cost; sacrifice
fetish (object believed to have supernatural powers)
being stark-naked; having no possessions; losing all one's belongings
close by; right there; short distance away; at once; as soon as possible; immediately
submersible; (small) submarine
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
underwater navigation; going underground; going into hiding; travelling incognito
very much; intensely; overwhelmingly; excessively; irresistibly; without any obvious reason